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A new publication from the AHRC-funded research network, Creative Campus, at King's details how institutional power, creative human capital and community engagement lie at heart of creative partnerships.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 17:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150730-Beyondthecreativecampus.aspxKing's-PUHSC Joint Institute to unlock medical researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/worldwide/newsevents/newsrecords/Kings-PUHSCJointInstituteforMedicalResearchtounlocknewmedicalresearchandtraining.aspx
An agreement signed today between King's and Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) to establish a Joint Institute for Medical Research will unlock research opportunities in cancer, cardiovascular care, dentistry and mental health, and pave the way for academic research collaboration between two of the world's most prestigious health schools.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/worldwide/newsevents/newsrecords/Kings-PUHSCJointInstituteforMedicalResearchtounlocknewmedicalresearchandtraining.aspxKing's-PUHSC Joint Institute to unlock medical researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2015/jul/Kings-PUHSCJointInstituteforMedicalResearchtounlocknewmedicalresearchandtraining.aspx
An agreement signed today between King's and Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC) to establish a Joint Institute for Medical Research will unlock research opportunities in cancer, cardiovascular care, dentistry and mental health, and pave the way for academic research collaboration between two of the world's most prestigious health schools.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2015/jul/Kings-PUHSCJointInstituteforMedicalResearchtounlocknewmedicalresearchandtraining.aspxMajor new study on how to tackle air pollution in the Capitalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/EnvironmentalResearchGroupteamsupwithPolicyExchangeonmajornewpollutionstudy.aspx
The Environmental Research Group at King's College London, one of the global experts in air quality science, will be joining forces with Policy Exchange, the UK's leading think tank, to produce a major new study into policies to improve air quality in London.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/EnvironmentalResearchGroupteamsupwithPolicyExchangeonmajornewpollutionstudy.aspxBest academy chains outperform mainstream average for poorer pupilshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Bestacademychainsoutperformmainstreamaverageforpoorerpupilsbutweakestfallbehind.aspx
The best academy chains are having a transformational impact on pupils' life chances, but three quarters have schools that could be seen as 'coasting' under tough new government guidelines.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Bestacademychainsoutperformmainstreamaverageforpoorerpupilsbutweakestfallbehind.aspxHigher Education still not fully accessible to allhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/HigherEducationisstillnotfullyaccessibletoall–butinstitutionscanmakeadifference.aspx
More work is needed to make universities and higher education institutions fully accessible to everyone – especially students from lower-socio-economic backgrounds, disabled students and black and minority ethnic students – according to a new report published today from King's College London.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/HigherEducationisstillnotfullyaccessibletoall–butinstitutionscanmakeadifference.aspxCall for better tests to help fight future ebola outbreakshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/KingsEbolaresponseteamcallsforbetterdiagnosticteststohelpfightfutureoutbreaks.aspx
A team from King's Health Partners and Connaught Hospital in Sierra Leone say that up to one in five of all positive Ebola cases during the most recent outbreak may have been missed when using existing case definition procedures for identifying the disease.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/KingsEbolaresponseteamcallsforbetterdiagnosticteststohelpfightfutureoutbreaks.aspxHanif Kureishi and Lord Hall become fellows of King's College Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/HanifKureishiandLordHallbecomefellowsofKingsCollegeLondon.aspx
Lord Hall of Birkenhead, Director-General of the BBC, and writer Hanif Kureishi are among those who have been awarded fellowships and honorary fellowships of King's at the university's summer 2015 graduation ceremonies.Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/HanifKureishiandLordHallbecomefellowsofKingsCollegeLondon.aspxSame genes may influence GCSE results across range of subjectshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/July/SamegenesmayinfluenceGCSEresultsacrossrangeofsubjects.aspx
Many of the same genes may affect GCSE results across a broad range of subjects according to a new study from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London.Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/July/SamegenesmayinfluenceGCSEresultsacrossrangeofsubjects.aspxLow chance of recovering normal body weighthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Lowchanceofrecoveringnormalbodyweight.aspx
The chance of an obese person attaining normal body weight is 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 124 for women, increasing to 1 in 1,290 for men and 1 in 677 for women with severe obesity, according to a study of UK health records led by King's College London. The findings, published in the American Journal of Public Health, suggest that current weight management programmes focused on dieting and exercise are not effective in tackling obesity at population level.Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Lowchanceofrecoveringnormalbodyweight.aspxNew Director of Lau China Institute announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/NewDirectorofLauChinaInstituteannounced.aspx
Professor Kerry Brown has been appointed as the new Director of the Lau China Institute and Professor of Chinese Studies at King's College London. The Institute opened in 2008 and has since expanded to become a leading centre in research and teaching on contemporary China.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/NewDirectorofLauChinaInstituteannounced.aspxPress ReleaseKing's joins European Industry and academic leaders as work starts on 5Ghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/KingsjoinsEuropeanIndustryandacademicleadersasworkstartson5G.aspx
Work to develop a new, adaptive and future-proof mobile network architecture for 5G has now started after a consortium composed of 13 partners, including King's College London, and other leading industry vendors, operators, IT companies, small and medium-sized enterprises and academic institutions joined forces earlier in the yearWed, 15 Jul 2015 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/KingsjoinsEuropeanIndustryandacademicleadersasworkstartson5G.aspxPress ReleaseSmoking cigarettes associated with increased risk of psychosishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Smokingcigarettesassociatedwithincreasedriskofpsychosis.aspx
A new study by researchers at King's College London suggests that smoking tobacco is associated with an increased risk of developing psychosis.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Smokingcigarettesassociatedwithincreasedriskofpsychosis.aspxDiet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese womenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Dietandexercisedoesnotpreventgestationaldiabetesinobesewomen.aspx
A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, finds a study led by King's College London.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Dietandexercisedoesnotpreventgestationaldiabetesinobesewomen.aspxKing's signs lease for former BBC HQhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Kingssignsleaseforex-BBCHQ.aspx
King's College London has today signed leases for four iconic buildings in the Aldwych Quarter, next to its historic Stand campus.The university has now reached agreement with owners Kato Kagaku Ltd to lease the recently refurbished buildings, formerly known as the Bush House Complex.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Kingssignsleaseforex-BBCHQ.aspxPress ReleaseMammography benefits overestimatedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Mammographybenefitsoverestimated.aspx
An in-depth review of randomised trials on screening for breast, colorectal, cervical, prostate and lung cancers, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, shows that the benefits of mammographic screening are likely to have been overestimated.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Mammographybenefitsoverestimated.aspxResearchers measure ageing process in young adultshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/July/Researchersmeasureageingprocessinyoungadults.aspx
A research team from King's College London and Duke University in the United States has found that the process of ageing is already highly variable among people still in their twenties and thirties, and that those who age more rapidly already show signs of physical decline in their thirties.Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/July/Researchersmeasureageingprocessinyoungadults.aspxPress ReleaseKing's to invest in mental health and wellbeinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Kingstoinvestnearlyanextrahalfamillionpoundsinmentalhealthandwellbeing.aspx
As mental health continues to be an increasing issue in UK universities, as well as wider society, King's are aiming to meet the growing demand on their services in a range of innovative ways with new funding given to Student Services.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/July/Kingstoinvestnearlyanextrahalfamillionpoundsinmentalhealthandwellbeing.aspxUK researchers aim to develop ways to control and charge robots remotelyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/UKresearchersaimtodevelopwaystocontrolandchargerobotsremotely.aspx
Researchers at King's College London, Lancaster University and the University of Leeds are working on the £1million SWIFT project, which is the first collaborative UK effort to address the theory and practicalities of simultaneously transferring information and power across wireless networks.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/UKresearchersaimtodevelopwaystocontrolandchargerobotsremotely.aspxKing's unveils plans for innovative Science Galleryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/KINGSCOLLEGELONDONUNVEILSPLANSFORINNOVATIVESCIENCEGALLERY.aspx
King's College London has unveiled plans to create an innovative Science Gallery in the heart of London that will attract more than 300,000 visitors a year.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/KINGSCOLLEGELONDONUNVEILSPLANSFORINNOVATIVESCIENCEGALLERY.aspxNew President of Academy of Medical Scienceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/New-President-of-Academy-of-Medical-Sciences-.aspx
Professor Sir Robert Lechler will become the new President of the Academy of Medical Sciences from 4 December 2015 when Professor Sir John Tooke demits office after four years in the position.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/New-President-of-Academy-of-Medical-Sciences-.aspxFirst staff to work at The Crickhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/First-staff-to-work-at-The-Crick.aspx
The Francis Crick Institute is a newly established institute with a distinctive vision for biomedical research. It is a unique partnership between the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust and three universities (King's, UCL and Imperial College).Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/First-staff-to-work-at-The-Crick.aspxFurther Education may "vanish into history" according to new reporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Further-Education-may-vanish-into-history-according-to-new-report.aspx
The education funding system is destroying economically vital post-19 education, according to a new report published today by respected academic Professor Baroness Alison Wolf.Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Further-Education-may-vanish-into-history-according-to-new-report.aspxRoad traffic noise linked to deaths and strokeshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Road-traffic-noise-linked-to-deaths-and-strokes.aspx
Living in an area with noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Road-traffic-noise-linked-to-deaths-and-strokes.aspxMore women are reaching 100 but centenarian men are healthierhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/More-women-are-reaching-100-but-centenarian-men-are-healthier.aspx
New research conducted by a team at King's College London has found an increasing trend in the number of people in the UK reaching age 100 over the past two decades. The study also found that, whilst women were far more likely to reach 100 than men, males tended to be healthier and had fewer diagnosed chronic illnesses compared to women.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/More-women-are-reaching-100-but-centenarian-men-are-healthier.aspxMargaret Hodge MP appointed Visiting Professorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Margaret-Hodge-MP-appointed-Visiting-Professor-.aspx
Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Policy Institute at King's College London, further boosting the reputation of King's as a centre of international excellence as well as increasing a growing and diverse group of Visiting Professors.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Margaret-Hodge-MP-appointed-Visiting-Professor-.aspx2015 Global Peace Index: an increasingly divided worldhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/2015-Global-Peace-Index-an-increasingly-divided-world-.aspx
Peacefulness in Europe has reached an historic high while the Middle East is spiraling into deepening violence according to figures outlined in the 2015 Global Peace Index, revealed at King's College London by the Institute for Economics and Peace.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/2015-Global-Peace-Index-an-increasingly-divided-world-.aspxPint of Science 2015http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Pint-of-Science-2015.aspx
King's was well represented again at this year's edition of the Pint of Science Festival.Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Pint-of-Science-2015.aspxDavid Willetts: the higher education funding systemhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/David-Willetts-he-funding-system.aspx
It would be a mistake to abandon the current structure for funding higher education, which has increased funding for university teaching and saved public money, according to a new report written by the Rt Hon David Willetts, former Minister for Universities and Science, and Visiting Professor in the Policy Institute at King's College London.Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/David-Willetts-he-funding-system.aspxBicentenary of the Battle of Waterloohttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/200th-Anniversary-of-the-Battle-of-Waterloo.aspx
18 June 2015 marks the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, the final battle of the Napoleonic wars that followed the French Revolution.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/200th-Anniversary-of-the-Battle-of-Waterloo.aspxQueen's Birthday Honours 2015http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Queens-Birthday-Honours-2015.aspx
A number of academics and alumni from King's have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year.Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Queens-Birthday-Honours-2015.aspxMagna Carta scribe uncovered on eve of its 800th anniversaryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Magna-Carta-scribe-uncovered-on-eve-of-its-800th-anniversary-.aspx
It is a conundrum that has puzzled scholars for centuries, but now experts from the Magna Carta Project, including King's College London have established the scribe of at least one and possibly two of the original Magna Cartas of 1215.Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Magna-Carta-scribe-uncovered-on-eve-of-its-800th-anniversary-.aspxPress ReleaseTony Blair and Sir Michael Barber discuss how to run a Governmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Tony-Blair-and-Sir-Michael-Barber-discuss-how-to-run-a-Government.aspx
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair joined Sir Michael Barber, Chief Education Advisor at Pearson, at King's College London this morning to discuss how best to run a government.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Tony-Blair-and-Sir-Michael-Barber-discuss-how-to-run-a-Government.aspxNational Teaching Fellowship for King's Nursing Professorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2015/National-Teaching-Fellowship-for-Kings-Nursing-Professor.aspx
Professor Stephen Tee, from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London, has today been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (HEA).Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2015/National-Teaching-Fellowship-for-Kings-Nursing-Professor.aspxPress ReleaseKing's history students receive King George III fellowshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Kings-history-students-receive-King-George-III-fellowships.aspx
King's College London is welcoming two history graduates who will begin two King George III fellowships at the university this month. Alice Marples and Miranda Reading will each spend a month in the Royal Archives of the Georgian monarchs, held at Windsor Castle pursuing the answers to their research questions, as part of the anglo-amercian Georgian Papers Programme.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/Kings-history-students-receive-King-George-III-fellowships.aspxSchizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share genetic roots with creativityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/June/Schizophrenia-and-bipolar-disorder-may-share-genetic-roots-with-creativity.aspx
Genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to new research carried out by researchers from deCODE Genetics and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/June/Schizophrenia-and-bipolar-disorder-may-share-genetic-roots-with-creativity.aspxThe Truth About Your Teeth - BBC1 Serieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/The-Truth-About-Your-Teeth.aspx
The Truth About Your Teeth is a two-part series starting tonight on BBC One. Filmed extensively in the Dental Institute at King's, this series offers a fresh look at the science behind teeth and dentistry, and what we can all do to improve our oral health.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/June/The-Truth-About-Your-Teeth.aspxDepression during pregnancy could increase risk of offspring depression in adulthoodhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/June/Depression-during-pregnancy-could-increase-risk-of-offspring-depression-in-adulthood.aspx
People born to mothers who are depressed during pregnancy are up to three times more likely to have depression in later life and up to twice as likely to have experienced child maltreatment, primarily at the hands of peers and other adults in the home, according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/June/Depression-during-pregnancy-could-increase-risk-of-offspring-depression-in-adulthood.aspxJihadi brides myths & realities revealedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Jihadi-brides-myths--realities-revealed.aspx
The idea that most young women are joining ISIS and other extremist groups simply to become 'jihadi brides', is a myth, new research claims.The joint report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) at King's College London has also said counter-terror programmes aimed at preventing the increasing number of girls and women joining are too few, ill-informed and under-resourced and must be urgently scaled up.Thu, 28 May 2015 17:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Jihadi-brides-myths--realities-revealed.aspxPress ReleaseKing's Historian receives prestigious prizeshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Historian-receives-two-prestigious-prizes.aspx
Professor Richard Vinen of the Department of History at King's College London has received both the 2015 Templer Medal, awarded by the Society for Army Historical Research, and the Wolfson History PrizeWed, 27 May 2015 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Historian-receives-two-prestigious-prizes.aspxStudy reports rise in psychotic symptoms in Kenyahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/May/Study-reports-rise-in-psychotic-symptoms-in-Kenya.aspx
A large-scale epidemiological study led by researchers from King's College London has found an increase in psychotic symptoms amongst adults in rural Kenya between 2004 and 2013. These findings could reflect the mental health impact of widespread violence and poverty in the region over the past decade, according to the authors.Tue, 26 May 2015 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/May/Study-reports-rise-in-psychotic-symptoms-in-Kenya.aspxExecutive Dean for Social Science and Public Policy appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Executive-Dean-for-Social-Science-and-Public-Policy-appointed.aspx
Professor Frans Berkhout has been appointed as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. The Executive Dean leads the Social Science & Public Policy faculty, with special emphasis on teaching quality, research excellence and impact. The Dean reports to the Vice-Principal (Arts & Sciences).Tue, 26 May 2015 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Executive-Dean-for-Social-Science-and-Public-Policy-appointed.aspxStem cell therapy for inherited skin blisteringhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Stem-cell-therapy-for-inherited-skin-blistering.aspx
Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The therapy, involving infusions of stem cells, was found to provide pain relief and to reduce the severity of this skin condition for which no cure currently exists.Tue, 26 May 2015 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Stem-cell-therapy-for-inherited-skin-blistering.aspxTribute to Professor Raymond Goslinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Tribute-to-Professor-Raymond-Gosling.aspx
We have been informed that King's Alumnus, Professor Raymond Gosling, who worked closely on the discovery of DNA at King's in the 1950s, has died. Professor Gosling worked alongside Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin, Alec Stokes, Herbert Wilson and other colleagues at King's where they made crucial contributions to the discovery of DNA's structure in 1953.Wed, 20 May 2015 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Tribute-to-Professor-Raymond-Gosling.aspxMore people are dying in hospiceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/More-people-are-dying-in-hospices.aspx
The proportion of people dying in hospices in England has nearly doubled since 1993, but the gap in hospice deaths between people living in the least and most deprived areas appears to be growing, find a new study by the Cicely Saunders Institute at King's College London.Wed, 20 May 2015 07:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/More-people-are-dying-in-hospices.aspxKing's 'most improved' in Academic Reputation Surveyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-most-improved-in-Academic-Reputation-Survey.aspx
King's College London and New York University (NYU) have been identified by Thomson Reuters as the 'most improved' global universities in terms of their academic reputation during 2010-2014.Tue, 19 May 2015 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-most-improved-in-Academic-Reputation-Survey.aspxExecutive Dean for Life Sciences & Medicine appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-appoints-Executive-Dean-for-Faculty-of-Life-Sciences--Medicine.aspx
Professor Richard Trembath has been appointed as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King's College London. Professor Trembath has substantial academic leadership experience and joins King's from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).Tue, 19 May 2015 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-appoints-Executive-Dean-for-Faculty-of-Life-Sciences--Medicine.aspxAn update on the Strand redevelopmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Strand-redevelopment.aspx
Since its foundation almost 200 years ago, King's College London has been central to the establishment of London as one of the world's foremost centres of academic excellence. To build on this world-leading reputation, King's is expanding and refurbishing the Strand Campus.Mon, 18 May 2015 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Strand-redevelopment.aspxNew test detects drug use from a single fingerprinthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/New-test-detects-drug-use-from-a-single-fingerprint-.aspx
Research published today in the journal Analyst has demonstrated a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint. For the first time, this new fingerprint method can determine whether cocaine has been ingested, rather than just touched.Fri, 15 May 2015 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/New-test-detects-drug-use-from-a-single-fingerprint-.aspxPolicy Idol finalists published in 'Issues and ideas for an incoming government'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/incoming-government.aspx
The Policy Institute has launched its latest publication 'Issues and ideas for an incoming government', the culmination of the Policy Idol competition designed and run by the Policy Institute at King's.Fri, 15 May 2015 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/incoming-government.aspxLink between vitamin E and air pollutionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Link-between-vitamin-E-and-air-pollution.aspx
A new study from King's College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function. The paper adds to growing evidence from previous studies suggesting that some vitamins may play a role in helping to protect the lungs from air pollution.Fri, 15 May 2015 05:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Link-between-vitamin-E-and-air-pollution.aspxKing's Oncology Summer School launched with leading cancer centre in Indiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Oncology-Summer-School-launched-with-leading-cancer-centre-in-India.aspx
The King's Health Partners Cancer Centre (KHPCC) has launched the 'Fundamentals in Oncology' course, in partnership with the Tata Memorial Cancer Centre (TMCC) in Mumbai. In a unique opportunity, faculty members of KHPCC have travelled to the centre, one of the oldest and largest of its kind in India, where they have been delivering lectures to students as part of the 10-day course.Wed, 13 May 2015 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Oncology-Summer-School-launched-with-leading-cancer-centre-in-India.aspxShort-sightedness becoming more common across Europehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/New-study-finds-short-sightedness-is-becoming-more-common-across-Europe.aspx
The meta-analysis of findings from 15 studies by the European Eye Epidemiology Consortium found that around a quarter of the European population is short-sighted but it is nearly twice as common in younger people, with almost half (47 per cent) of the group aged between 25 and 29 years affected.Mon, 11 May 2015 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/New-study-finds-short-sightedness-is-becoming-more-common-across-Europe.aspx'Incarnations – India in 50 Lives' on BBC Radio 4http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Professor-explores-modern-India-for-major-BBC-Radio-series.aspx
Two and a half thousand years of Indian history will be unearthed in a major new series for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, presented by Sunil Khilnani, Avantha Professor and Director of the India Institute, King's College London.Mon, 11 May 2015 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-Professor-explores-modern-India-for-major-BBC-Radio-series.aspxKing's experts on the general election resulthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-experts-react-to-the-general-election-result.aspx
The Conservative Party has won the 2015 general election in a surprising result after a landslide victory for the SNP in Scotland that saw Labour and the Liberal Democrats lose a significant number of seats. Experts at King's comment on the result, giving their reaction to the Conservative victory and exploring some of the new and unexpected challenges that may now lay ahead.Fri, 08 May 2015 16:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Kings-experts-react-to-the-general-election-result.aspxRevitalised Greenwood Theatre unveiledhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Revitalised-Greenwood-Theatre-unites-business-world-with-fashion-and-garden-design.aspx
A celebrity creative collaboration bringing together the worlds of fashion and garden design has transformed King's College London's Greenwood Theatre into an urban oasis which was officially unveiled last night in a special launch ceremony at the theatre.Wed, 06 May 2015 09:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/May/Revitalised-Greenwood-Theatre-unites-business-world-with-fashion-and-garden-design.aspxPremature birth alters brain connectionshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Premature-birth-alters-brain-connections.aspx
Premature birth can alter the connectivity between key areas of the brain, according to a new study led by King's College London. The findings should help researchers to better understand why premature birth is linked to a greater risk of neurodevelopmental problems, including autistic spectrum disorders and attention deficit disorders.Mon, 04 May 2015 20:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Premature-birth-alters-brain-connections.aspxTop directors come to King's for Chinese Visual Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Top-film-directors-come-to-Kings-as-part-of-Chinese-Visual-Festival.aspx
SOME of the most exciting directors in Chinese language cinema will be showcased at the Chinese Visual Festival (CVF) hosted at King's College London again this year. The events are free to King's staff and students.Fri, 01 May 2015 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Top-film-directors-come-to-Kings-as-part-of-Chinese-Visual-Festival.aspxCosts of dental care put strain on householdshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Costs-of-dental-care-put-strain-on-households.aspx
Having to pay for dental health care can put a considerable strain on household finances in many countries, according to an international study led by King's College London.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Costs-of-dental-care-put-strain-on-households.aspxArtists, academics and activists: belief and conflict in the UKhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150428-belief-and-conflict.aspx
From 'brightfield' sites to the voices of the ongoing Syrian conflict, King's has commissioned a new series of artistic projects to explore the relationships between belief and conflict.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150428-belief-and-conflict.aspxSir Dave Ramsden on '50 years of the Government Economic Service'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/sg3.aspx
Sir Dave Ramsden, Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury, Head of the Government Economic Service (GES) and recently-appointed Visiting Professor to King's addressed a diverse and distinguished audience on '50 years of the Government Economic Service'.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2015/sg3.aspxKing's hosts Full Fact - unearthing the statistics behind the general election campaignshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Kings-hosts-Full-Fact---unearthing-the-statistics-behind-the-general-election-campaigns.aspx
Full Fact, the UK's independent, non-partisan fact-checking organisation, has set up its election headquarters in King's College London's Anatomy Theatre.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Kings-hosts-Full-Fact---unearthing-the-statistics-behind-the-general-election-campaigns.aspxICSR discuss young extremists at UN Security Councilhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/ICSR-discuss-young-extremists-at-UN-Security-Council.aspx
BETTER de-radicalisation programmes are needed to stop young people joining violent extremism, Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) at King's, Professor Peter Neumann has told the United Nations Security Council.Addressing the special hearing on countering violent youth extremism at the UN in New York, Professor Neumann said the reasons driving thousands of young men and women to join the conflicts in Syria and Iraq are complex and diverse.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/ICSR-discuss-young-extremists-at-UN-Security-Council.aspxBiomarkers could predict response to antipsychotic treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/April/Biomarkers-could-predict-response-to-antipsychotic-treatment.aspx
Researchers from the National institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and King's College London have identified stress and inflammation biomarkers which might help predict whether people with psychosis will respond to existing antipsychotic medication.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/April/Biomarkers-could-predict-response-to-antipsychotic-treatment.aspxKing's to host national debate on Cultural Commonshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150424-Kings-hosts-Cultural-Commons.aspx
On 28 April Culture at King's will host a major national roundtable debate on the UK's "Cultural Commons", exploring new ways to sustain and develop the creative lives of communities across the country.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150424-Kings-hosts-Cultural-Commons.aspx'Thriving defence industry is vital to react in unstable world', warns reporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/A-benefit,-not-a-burden.aspx
Without a thriving domestic defence industrial base, the UK jeopardises its freedom to take action in an unstable, fast-changing world, a major report on the value of the UK's defence industry, warns today.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/A-benefit,-not-a-burden.aspxTwo thirds of the world have no access to surgeryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Two-thirds-of-the-world-have-no-access-to-surgery.aspx
Five billion people worldwide do not have access to safe and affordable surgery and anaesthesia when they need it. As a consequence, millions of people are dying from common, easily treatable conditions like appendicitis, fractures, or obstructed labour.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Two-thirds-of-the-world-have-no-access-to-surgery.aspxWestminster City Council resolves to grant planning permission for Strand redevelopmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Westminster-City-Council-resolves-to-grant-planning-permission-for-Strand-campus-redevelopment.aspx
Westminster City Council has resolved to grant planning permission for the proposals for the redevelopment of several elements of King's College London's Strand Campus.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Westminster-City-Council-resolves-to-grant-planning-permission-for-Strand-campus-redevelopment.aspxScientists discover asthma's potential root causehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Scientists-discover-asthmas-potential-root-cause.aspx
A team of scientists have for the first time identified the potential root cause of asthma and an existing drug that offers a new treatment.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Scientists-discover-asthmas-potential-root-cause.aspxVerbal therapy could block consolidation of fear memories in trauma victimshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/April/Verbal-therapy-could-block-consolidation-of-fear-memories-in-trauma-victims.aspx
A verbal 'updating' technique aimed at blocking the consolidation of traumatic memories could protect against the long-term psychological and physiological effects of trauma, according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and the University of Oxford.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/April/Verbal-therapy-could-block-consolidation-of-fear-memories-in-trauma-victims.aspxEbola could spread again if we do not invest aid correctly, warns global health experthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Ebola-could-spread-again-if-we-do-not-invest-aid-correctly,-warns-global-health-expert.aspx
The devastation caused by Ebola could happen again if the $5.4 billion pledged in aid does not reach West African healthcare systems, warns global health expert Dr Paul Farmer. Speaking at King's College London, Dr Farmer said that without the right investment, 'there's no credible reason to believe these problems will not occur again.'Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/Ebola-could-spread-again-if-we-do-not-invest-aid-correctly,-warns-global-health-expert.aspxThe overlooked third manhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/The-overlooked-third-man.aspx
The horticulturist who came up with the concept of 'evolution by natural selection' 27 years before Charles Darwin did should be more widely acknowledged for his contribution, states a new paper by a King's College London geneticist.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/April/The-overlooked-third-man.aspxThe Queen launches project to place King George III's private archive onlinehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/The-Queen-launches-project-to-place-King-George-IIIs-private-archive-online-.aspx
A project to digitise King George III's private papers was launched today in the presence of The Queen at Windsor Castle. The collaboration between King's College London and the Royal Archives will make the complete collection of King George III's papers available online. It will commence in the coming weeks and will result in the digitisation of historic documents from the Royal Archives, making them widely available for the first time.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/The-Queen-launches-project-to-place-King-George-IIIs-private-archive-online-.aspxStudents address cultural challenges at King's Cultural Hackathonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150330-kings-cultural-hackathon-2015.aspx
Last week 124 King's students from across the university came together for a day of intensive brainstorming, insight from cultural sector leaders, open space workshops and ideas labs at the inaugural Cultural Hackathon, part of the King's Cultural Challenge 2015.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150330-kings-cultural-hackathon-2015.aspxKing's is biggest REF cash winnerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-is-biggest-REF-cash-winner.aspx
King's is set to gain the largest increase* in research funding in cash terms following the success of its submission to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-is-biggest-REF-cash-winner.aspxWinners announced for Lion's Den Challenge 2015http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Winners-announced-for-Lions-Den-Challenge-2015.aspx
The winners of the Lion's Den Challenge 2015 were announced last week at the Grand Final, marking the end of a series of interactive masterclass workshops held over the last two semesters.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Winners-announced-for-Lions-Den-Challenge-2015.aspxKing's hosts CBI 'War for Talent' debatehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-hosts-CBI-War-for-Talent-debate.aspx
A panel exploring how to build 'a talent pipeline' for an increasingly competitive UK was hosted by King's College London for the Confederation of Britsh Industry (CBI) this week.The event, examining how businesses can attract and develop talented employees in a highly competitive and mobile global labour market, was organised by the CBI's Employment and Skills Network, in partnership with the Careers and Employability Service and External Relations Directorate at King's.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-hosts-CBI-War-for-Talent-debate.aspxKing's and Ericsson collaborate to realize the potential of 5Ghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-and-Ericsson-collaborate-to-realize-the-potential-of-5G.aspx
King's College London and Ericsson today announced collaboration on 5G research which will address both technical implications and societal challenges towards the development of a tactile internet.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-and-Ericsson-collaborate-to-realize-the-potential-of-5G.aspxRobots on reins could be the 'eyes' of firefightershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Robots-on-reins-could-be-the-eyes-of-firefighters--.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have developed revolutionary reins that enable robots to act like guide dogs, which could enable that firefighters moving through smoke-filled buildings could save vital seconds and find it easier to identify objects and obstacles.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Robots-on-reins-could-be-the-eyes-of-firefighters--.aspxDeep dive analysis demonstrates global impact of UK researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Deep-dive-analysis-demonstrates-global-impact-of-UK-research.aspx
In an initial assessment of the nature, scale and beneficiaries of the impact of UK universities' research, investigators at King's College London say the benefits are multi-impactful and have been felt globally, across all nations, in findings published today.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Deep-dive-analysis-demonstrates-global-impact-of-UK-research.aspxKing's College London widening participation receives funding boosthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-College-London-widening-participation-receives-funding-boost-.aspx
King's College London has successfully secured funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to deliver a project of work designed to complement the National Networks for Collaborative Outreach.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-College-London-widening-participation-receives-funding-boost-.aspx'Scalability: growing your business'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Scalability-growing-your-business.aspx
Last week saw the CEO of Metro Bank, Craig Donaldson, and Africa's youngest billionaire Ashish J Thakkar, founder of the Mara Group, address a packed lecture theatre of established and budding entrepreneurs at King's College London.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Scalability-growing-your-business.aspxLife-saving treatments learnt from war being missedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Life-saving-treatments-learnt-from-war-being-missed.aspx
Trauma is responsible for more global deaths annually than HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Yet healthcare systems in many countries are missing out on life-saving treatments learnt on the battlefield, according to a review by King's College London and published today in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Life-saving-treatments-learnt-from-war-being-missed.aspxProfessor Zayats receives £4.8m for plasmonics researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Professor-Zayats-receives-48m-for-plasmonics-research.aspx
Professor Anatoly Zayats, Department of Physics at King's College London, has been awarded £4.8 million for a research project into reactive plasmonics and investigation into ways in which to implement plasmonic technologies into real-life applications.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Professor-Zayats-receives-48m-for-plasmonics-research.aspxKing's team wins Guardian prize for work in Sierra Leonehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/Kings-team-takes-Guardian-prize-for-Ebola-work-in-Sierra-Leone.aspx
A pioneering team from King's Health Partners have won a top prize at the national Guardian University Awards 2015 for their work fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/Kings-team-takes-Guardian-prize-for-Ebola-work-in-Sierra-Leone.aspxKing's scientists win two Wellcome Image Awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-scientists-win-two-Wellcome-Image-Awards.aspx
Captured by scientists at King's, images of a brain astrocyte cell and bundles of nerve fibres inside a human brain have been selected as two of the Wellcome Image Awards 2015 winning images.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-scientists-win-two-Wellcome-Image-Awards.aspxKing's scientists win two Wellcome Image Awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/March/Kings-scientists-win-two-Wellcome-Image-Awards-ioppn.aspx
Captured by scientists at King's, images of a brain astrocyte cell and bundles of nerve fibres inside a human brain have been selected as two of the Wellcome Image Awards 2015 winning images.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/March/Kings-scientists-win-two-Wellcome-Image-Awards-ioppn.aspxHealthy diet lowers risk of heart disease by a thirdhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Healthy-diet-lowers-risk-of-heart-disease-by-a-third.aspx
Men and women who adapt their daily diet to meet current UK dietary guidelines could reduce their risk of a heart attack or a stroke by up to a third, according to a new study by King's College London.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Healthy-diet-lowers-risk-of-heart-disease-by-a-third.aspxKing's chosen to train English Language teachers in bid to help Peru become bilingual by 2025http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-chosen-to-train-English-Language-teachers-in-bid-to-help-Peru-become-bilingual-by-2025.aspx
King's College London has been chosen to take part in an ambitious government initiative to train Peruvian secondary school teachers, in collaboration with International House London.Tue, 17 Mar 2015 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-chosen-to-train-English-Language-teachers-in-bid-to-help-Peru-become-bilingual-by-2025.aspxThe Policy Institute at King's appoints three new Visiting Professorshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/The-Policy-Institute-at-Kings-appoints-three-new-Visiting-Professors.aspx
These three appointments further boost the reputation of King's as a centre of international excellence across the disciplines, adding to an impressive and diverse growing group of Visiting Professors at the Policy Institute.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/The-Policy-Institute-at-Kings-appoints-three-new-Visiting-Professors.aspxSir Terry Pratchett – a vigorous campaigner for dementia researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/March/Sir-Terry-Pratchett-–-a-vigorous-campaigner-for-dementia-research-.aspx
King's is most saddened to hear of the death of Sir Terry Pratchett, one of the world's most successful authors and latterly, vigorous campaigner and generous provider of funds for the study of dementia, having been diagnosed with early-onset of Alzheimer's disease in 2007.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/March/Sir-Terry-Pratchett-–-a-vigorous-campaigner-for-dementia-research-.aspxGenetic architecture of immune systemhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Genetic-architecture-of-immune-system.aspx
A new study has identified the key genes involved in the breadth of our immune response that may influence our susceptibility to diseases such rheumatoid arthritis, leprosy and malaria.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Genetic-architecture-of-immune-system.aspxKing's rises in Times Higher Education Reputation rankingshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-rises-in-Times-Higher-Education-Reputation-rankings.aspx
King's is today celebrating a significant improvement in its position in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2015, rising from 43rd in the world to 31st.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-rises-in-Times-Higher-Education-Reputation-rankings.aspxLaunch of breathelondon.orghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Launch-of-breathelondonorg.aspx
A new public health website where people can plot low pollution routes to work has been created by air quality experts at King's College London.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Launch-of-breathelondonorg.aspxKing's College London to lease Aldwych Quarter opposite its Strand Campushttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-College-London-to-lease-Aldwych-Quarter-opposite-its-Strand-Campus.aspx
King's College London today announces its intention to lease the Aldwych Quarter, four iconic and recently refurbished buildings, formerly known as the Bush House Complex, located next to its historic Strand Campus.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-College-London-to-lease-Aldwych-Quarter-opposite-its-Strand-Campus.aspxAn evening on student entrepreneurship at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/An-evening-on-student-entrepreneurship-at-Kings.aspx
This week, the King's Commercialisation Institute welcomed a number of top industry experts to King's College London to speak to staff and students about the importance and benefits of student enterprise.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/An-evening-on-student-entrepreneurship-at-Kings.aspxResettlement programmes for homeless people are workinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Resettlement-programmes-for-homeless-people-are-working.aspx
Resettlement programmes for homeless people are proving successful according to researchers from King's College London who tracked a group of 297 homeless people who were rehoused. They found that five years after their resettlement, 89% of participants were housed.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Resettlement-programmes-for-homeless-people-are-working.aspxNew medical detectorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/New-medical-detector.aspx
The world's first medical device to detect shock and high blood pressure in pregnant women could cut maternal deaths in developing countries by up to 25 per cent. Researchers from Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College London have developed the Microlife Vital Signs Alert (VSA) with a $1 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/New-medical-detector.aspxDuchess of Wellington opens Maggi Hambling exhibition at the Cultural Institute at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150303-news-Maggi-Hambling-exhibition.aspx
Tuesday marked the official opening of a new exhibition at Culture at King's, Maggi Hambling's War Requiem & Aftermath. The Duchess of Wellington was invited to open the exhibition in front of 350 guests, including famous musicians, artists, writers and broadcasters.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150303-news-Maggi-Hambling-exhibition.aspxScience Gallery London at King's launches first open call for contenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150304-Science-Gallery-London-food-open-call.aspx
The Science Gallery London, a flagship project for Culture at King's College London, has launched its first ever open call for content.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150304-Science-Gallery-London-food-open-call.aspxPresident of Mexico witnesses new King's partnershiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/President-of-Mexico-witnesses-new-Kings-partnership.aspx
During his state visit to the UK, the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, has witnessed the signing of a major collaboration agreement between King's College London and the largest University in the Americas, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/President-of-Mexico-witnesses-new-Kings-partnership.aspxKing's hosts 24-hour hackathonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-hosts-24-hour-hackathon-.aspx
This weekend saw students from across the country take part in HackLondon, one of the largest student-run inter-university hackathons in the UK. Hosted by King's College London Tech Society, in partnership with UCL TechSoc and UCLe, the hackers had to think up, design, code and present their technical projects in just 24 hours.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/Kings-hosts-24-hour-hackathon-.aspxNew rules on drug driving come into forcehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/New-rules-on-drug-driving-come-into-force.aspx
A new law on driving after taking certain drugs has come into force in England and Wales. Dr Kim Wolff, Reader in Addiction Science at King's and an advisor for the Government drug drive policy, led an independent panel of experts who made recommendations about which drugs to include in the new regulations.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/March/New-rules-on-drug-driving-come-into-force.aspxMagna Carta - 800 years of The Great Charterhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Magna-Carta---800-years-of-The-Great-Charter.aspx
2015 marks the 800th anniversary since the first Magna Carta was sealed at Runnymede. Celebrations will take place across the country and King's College London will be supporting the Anniversary through an important research project, as well as hosting lectures and other commemorative events.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Magna-Carta---800-years-of-The-Great-Charter.aspxShowcasing King's early career academics: from the life of a pair of jeans, to tales of courage and hopehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150226-Kings-ECRs-showcase.aspx
The Cultural Institute at King's hosted an evening showcase of the work of King's academics, as part of the first King's Collaborative Innovation Scheme for Early Career Researchers. The Cultural Institute is now accepting applications for the Scheme for 2015.Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150226-Kings-ECRs-showcase.aspxThe identity of 'Jihadi John' - ICSR statementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/The-identity-of-Jihadi-John---ICSR-statement.aspx
Statement on behalf of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation at King's College London, regarding the identity of Jihadi JohnThu, 26 Feb 2015 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/The-identity-of-Jihadi-John---ICSR-statement.aspxKing's annual Report publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspx
The new King's College London Report has been published.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspxEating peanut at an early age prevents peanut allergy in high-risk infantshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Eating-peanut-at-an-early-age-prevents-peanut-allergy-in-high-risk-infants.aspx
New evidence shows that the majority of infants at high-risk of developing peanut allergy are protected from peanut allergy at age 5 years if they eat peanut frequently, starting within the first 11 months of life. The LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study led by King's College London is the first study to show that consumption is an effective strategy to prevent food allergy, contradicting previous recommendations.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Eating-peanut-at-an-early-age-prevents-peanut-allergy-in-high-risk-infants.aspxICSR brief White House on extremismhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/ICSR-brief-White-House-on-extremism.aspx
The 'next generation of Osama bin Ladens' are cutting their teeth in Syria and Iraq, ICSR Director Peter Neumann warned a special White House summit on violent extremism this week.Professor Neumann, The Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation at King's, was the only academic called to appear on the panel and presented alongside United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, US Secretary of State John Kerry, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, and Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, among others.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/ICSR-brief-White-House-on-extremism.aspxPress ReleaseUkraine crisis: King's advise Parliamenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Ukraine-crisis-Kings-advise-Parliament.aspx
Following a lengthy inquiry into the current Ukraine crisis, to which a King's College London expert served as Specialist Advisor, Parliament has released a timely and hard-hitting report on European Union-Russia relations warning the EU to 'stand firm'.The Director of the King's Russia Institute, Dr Sam Greene, acted as Specialist Advisor to the House of Lords sub-committee that today published the report, which found, among other things, that nations on both sides of the conflict 'sleep-walked into the crisis'.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Ukraine-crisis-Kings-advise-Parliament.aspxPress ReleaseBaroness Jay of Paddington appointed Visiting Professorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Baroness-Jay-of-Paddington-appointed-Visiting-Professor.aspx
The Rt Hon the Baroness Jay of Paddington, the Labour politician and former Chairman of the House of Lords Constitution Committee, has been appointed visiting professor to the Policy Institute at King's.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Baroness-Jay-of-Paddington-appointed-Visiting-Professor.aspxEx-MI6 Chief: Our values are under threathttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Ex-MI6-Chief-Our-values-are-under-threat.aspx
'Western Europe will not find a partner of values and morals in Vladimir Putin', said Sir John Sawers, former Chief of MI6 in his inaugural lecture as Visiting Professor at King's College London. Addressing a packed War Studies annual lecture, Sir John offered a rare insight into decades of service for the British diplomatic and intelligence services, and the ongoing battle for 'shared value and order' in an increasingly unstable global landscape.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Ex-MI6-Chief-Our-values-are-under-threat.aspxDeborah Bull joins Warwick Commissioners to launch report on the future of cultural value in Britainhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/170215-Warwick-Commission-Cultural-Value.aspx
Today, the Warwick Commission launches its report on the future of cultural value in Britain. Deborah Bull, Director, Culture at King's, was one of 15 commissioners of the report, which sets out a blueprint for greater cultural and creative success across the country.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/170215-Warwick-Commission-Cultural-Value.aspxShadow Science Minister visits King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Shadow-Science-Minister-visits-the-Nikon-Imaging-Centre-.aspx
Labour's Shadow Universities, Science and Skills Minister, the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, visited the cutting edge Nikon Imaging Centre facility based at Guy's Campus this week, following an earlier Q&A session he held with students at the Strand campus.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Shadow-Science-Minister-visits-the-Nikon-Imaging-Centre-.aspxRevealed: the secret lives of your old clotheshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Revealed-the-secret-lives-of-your-old-clothes.aspx
The complex clothing retail network which criss-crosses the globe is revealed in fascinating new research by development geographer Dr Andrew Brooks of King's College London and may surprise.Dr Brooks exposes the dark underbelly of the clothing industry, including the life-cycle of garments.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/February/Revealed-the-secret-lives-of-your-old-clothes.aspx'Surrounded by turmoil' – The UAE post Arab Springhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Surrounded-by-turmoil-–-The-UAE-post-Arab-Spring.aspx
The United Arab Emirates security is seriously challenged by the conflict with extremist groups in its neighbouring countries, the son of the Emir of Abu Dhabi told an audience at King's College London on 28th January.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Surrounded-by-turmoil-–-The-UAE-post-Arab-Spring.aspxA third of children in England are overweight/obesehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/A-third-of-children-in-England-are-overweightobese.aspx
A third of children in England are overweight/obese, finds a 20 year study of electronic health records, published online in Archives of Disease in Childhood.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/A-third-of-children-in-England-are-overweightobese.aspx'Mr Osborne's Economic Experiment'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/William-Keegan-on-Mr-Osbornes-Economic-Experiment.aspx
William Keegan CBE, Senior Economics Commentator at the Observer and one of several newly appointed Visiting Professors at King's College London, launched his new book, 'Mr Osborne's Economic Experiment' at King's on 27 January.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/William-Keegan-on-Mr-Osbornes-Economic-Experiment.aspx3D copy of patient's hearthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/3D-copy-of-patients-heart-.aspx
A 3D printed model of a patient's heart has been used by surgeons to help plan how to fix the heart. Researchers at King's College London have pioneered a ground-breaking technique whereby a 3D printer working from scans on the patient, creates a physical replica of a patient's organ.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/3D-copy-of-patients-heart-.aspxKing's presents honorary doctorate and honorary fellowship at January graduation ceremonieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Kings-presents-honorary-doctorate-and-honorary-fellowship-at-January-graduation-ceremonies.aspx
Dr Dennis Gillings CBE, founder of Quintiles, the largest global provider of clinical trials and commercial marketing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, has received an honorary doctorate of King's College London at one of the university's January graduation ceremonies, on Thursday 22 January 2015.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Kings-presents-honorary-doctorate-and-honorary-fellowship-at-January-graduation-ceremonies.aspxThe Treasury and the Unionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/The-Treasury-and-the-Union.aspx
Sir Nicholas Macpherson, the current Permanent Secretary to the Treasury and one of several newly appointed Visiting Professors at King's College London, delivered a timely lecture on 'The Treasury and the Union' last night.Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/The-Treasury-and-the-Union.aspxKing's College London signs licence agreement with UCB in immunology and type 1 diabeteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2015/jan/Kings-College-London-signs-licence-agreement-with-UCB-in-immunology-and-type-1-diabetes.aspx
King's College London announced that it has entered an exclusive licence agreement with UCB that grants the company the rights to develop a peptide-based immunotherapy programme for type 1 diabetes.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2015/jan/Kings-College-London-signs-licence-agreement-with-UCB-in-immunology-and-type-1-diabetes.aspxDolphin hearts beat abnormally during deep-sea sprintinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Dolphin-hearts-beat-abnormally-during-deep-sea-sprinting.aspx
Despite their remarkable adaptations to aquatic life, exercising while holding their breath remains a physiological challenge for marine mammals, finds an international study. The study found a surprisingly high frequency of cardiac arrhythmias in bottlenose dolphins and Weddell seals during the deepest dives.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Dolphin-hearts-beat-abnormally-during-deep-sea-sprinting.aspxHigh-fat diet triggers immune response in flieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/High-fat-diet-triggers-immune-response-in-flies.aspx
A fat-heavy diet triggers an immune response that may lead to diabetes and other health problems, according to a study of fruit flies by the Centre for Molecular and Cellular Biology of Inflammation (CMCBI) at King's College London.Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/High-fat-diet-triggers-immune-response-in-flies.aspxNew India Institute Fellow announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/New-India-Institute-Fellow-announced.aspx
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr. SY Quraishi, has been announced as the next FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry)-India Institute Visiting Fellow.Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/New-India-Institute-Fellow-announced.aspxCall for better-informed policymaking to encourage young people's arts engagementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150113-ce-young-people.aspx
A report published today sets out key lessons learned from a review of 70 years of policy on young people and the arts, and calls on policymakers to better embed the lessons from the past within today's policy framework.Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150113-ce-young-people.aspxKing's students to work with Britain's leading cultural organisationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150109-experience-module.aspx
King's students will be working directly with Britain's most prestigious arts organisations in a new module launched this week as part of the MA in Arts & Cultural Management.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/150109-experience-module.aspxBacteria could contribute to development of wound-induced skin cancerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Bacteria-could-contribute-to-development-of-wound-induced-skin-cancer.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new mechanism by which skin damage triggers the formation of tumours, which could have important therapeutic implications for patients suffering with chronic ulcers or skin blistering diseases.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Bacteria-could-contribute-to-development-of-wound-induced-skin-cancer.aspxExercise allows you to age optimallyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Exercise-allows-you-to-age-optimally.aspx
Staying active allows you to age optimally, according to a study led by King's. The study of amateur older cyclists found that many had levels of physiological function that would place them at a much younger age compared to the general population; debunking the common assumption that ageing automatically makes you more frail.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Exercise-allows-you-to-age-optimally.aspxNew Year's Honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/New-Years-Honours-.aspx
King's staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2015 New Year's Honours list.Mon, 05 Jan 2015 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/New-Years-Honours-.aspxCinema under the microscopehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Cinema-under-the-microscope.aspx
A series of 20th century seminal scientific films have been discovered in storage in laboratories at King's College London and have been archived by the Wellcome Library, say King's researchers writing in the Journal of Cell Science (JCS).Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Cinema-under-the-microscope.aspxBBC Radio 4 Midwifery Documentary profiles King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/BBC-Radio-4-Midwifery-Documentary-profiles-Kings.aspx
King's has been working with BBC Radio 4 to produce a one-off documentary about our undergraduate and postgraduate diploma midwifery degree programmes.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/BBC-Radio-4-Midwifery-Documentary-profiles-Kings.aspxSouth London NHS Genomic Medicine Centre announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/South-London-NHS-Genomic-Medicine-Centre-announced.aspx
The South London based Genomics Network Alliance has been announced as a successful bidder in the race to become a pioneering Genomic Medicine Centre, part of the ground-breaking 100,000 Genomes Project.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/South-London-NHS-Genomic-Medicine-Centre-announced.aspxThe hunt for botanicalshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/The-hunt-for-botanicals.aspx
Herbal medicine can be a double-edged sword and should be more rigorously investigated for both its beneficial and harmful effects, say researchers writing in a special supplement of Science.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/The-hunt-for-botanicals.aspxKing's confirmed as world-leading research universityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Kings-confirmed-as-world-leading-research-university.aspx
The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), announced today (18 December 2014), have confirmed King's College London as a world-leading research university.Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Kings-confirmed-as-world-leading-research-university.aspxNew Zealand's WWI veterans had higher risk of early deathhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/New-Zealands-WWI-veterans-had-higher-risk-of-early-death.aspx
New research on the impact of the First World War on participating New Zealand soldiers shows they typically lost around eight years of life and had an increased risk of early death in the post-war period, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/New-Zealands-WWI-veterans-had-higher-risk-of-early-death.aspxBody's cold 'sensor' could hold key for frostbite and hypothermia treatmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Bodys-vascular-cold-sensor-could-hold-the-key-for-development-of-frostbite-and-hypothermia-treatments.aspx
A cold 'sensor' which triggers the skin's vascular response to the cold could represent an exciting new therapeutic target for the treatment of frostbite and hypothermia, according to scientists at King's College London.Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Bodys-vascular-cold-sensor-could-hold-the-key-for-development-of-frostbite-and-hypothermia-treatments.aspxKing's Awards 2014: Celebrating successhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Kings-Awards-2014-Celebrating-success.aspx
The King's Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of staff and alumni. More than 240 nominations were submitted, almost twice as many as last year. The winners were selected by the Judging Panel, chaired by the President & Principal of King's College London, Professor Edward Byrne.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/December/Kings-Awards-2014-Celebrating-success.aspxNegotiation with all extremist groups is inevitable, says Blair's ex-chief of staffhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Negotiation-with-all-extremist-groups-is-inevitable,-says-Blairs-ex-chief-of-staff.aspx
Negotiations with violent extremist groups such as Islamic State are 'inevitable', Tony Blair's former Chief of Staff Jonathan Powell said at an event at King's College London last night.Speaking at the launch of his new book: 'Talking to Terrorists', Mr Powell, who was chief negotiator in the Northern Ireland peace deal, said history has repeatedly shown that however brutal the terror tactics, face to face talks will eventually take place.Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Negotiation-with-all-extremist-groups-is-inevitable,-says-Blairs-ex-chief-of-staff.aspx'Raising finance: Top tips from industry experts'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Raising-finance-Top-tips-from-industry-experts.aspx
The keynote speakers, Jon Moulton, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Capital, Carlos Eduardo, Partner of Seedcamp, Julia Meyer MBE, Founder of Ariadne Capital and Nigel Verdon, Chairman and Founder of Currency Cloud, discussed their business ventures in the world of finance, offering advice and guidance to an audience of keen entrepreneurs at New Hunt's House.Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Raising-finance-Top-tips-from-industry-experts.aspxAward-winning 'Strategy' an 'intellectual tour de force'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Award-winning-Strategy-an-intellectual-tour-de-force.aspx
Strategy: A History, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman's magnum opus on the role of strategy throughout world civilization, was this week awarded the 2014 W.J.M. Mackenzie Book Prize at the Political Studies Association's annual awards in London.Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Award-winning-Strategy-an-intellectual-tour-de-force.aspxKing's hosts Chevening scholarship programme for Indian Parliamentarianshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Kings-hosts-Chevening-scholarship-programme-for-Indian-Parliamentarians.aspx
NINE upcoming Indian Parliamentarians were hosted by King's College London as part of the Chevening Parliamentary Leadership programme this month.The bespoke programme was designed to give the group of distinguished Indian MPs the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding key international issues impacting the world, Europe and the UK today.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Kings-hosts-Chevening-scholarship-programme-for-Indian-Parliamentarians.aspxCelebrating 10 years of KCMHRhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Celebrating-10-years-of-KCMHR.aspx
The King's Centre for Military Health celebrated its 10th birthday yesterday at a special event in King's College London, attended by over 150 guests.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Celebrating-10-years-of-KCMHR.aspxNew phone app to strengthen new parents' engagement with health serviceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/phone-app-to-strengthen-parents-engagement-with-health-services.aspx
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London have helped develop a new phone app to guide parents from conception through to the first six months of a baby's life.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/phone-app-to-strengthen-parents-engagement-with-health-services.aspxIoPPN researchers receive MQ PsychIMPACT awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/IoPPN-researchers-receive-MQ-PsychIMPACT-awards.aspx
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, receive PsychIMPACT awards from new research charity MQ: Transforming Mental Health.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/IoPPN-researchers-receive-MQ-PsychIMPACT-awards.aspx'Launching your business: how best to execute'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Launching-your-business-how-best-to-execute.aspx
Last week saw founder of Mulberry, Roger Saul, and CEO of the Prelude Group, Duncan Cheatle, speak at the King's Commercialisation Institute's second event for Enterprise Connect Series Four: 'Launching your business: how best to execute'.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Launching-your-business-how-best-to-execute.aspxPeanut in house dust linked to allergy and eczema in infancyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Peanut-in-house-dust-linked-to-allergy-and-eczema-in-infancy.aspx
A new study led by researchers at King's College London in collaboration with the US Consortium of Food Allergy Research and the University of Dundee has found a strong link between environmental exposure to peanut protein during infancy (measured in household dust) and an allergic response to peanuts in children who have eczema early in life.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Peanut-in-house-dust-linked-to-allergy-and-eczema-in-infancy.aspxLinguistic and cultural factors influence GPs examshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Linguistic-and-cultural-factors-influence-GPs-exams.aspx
Research at King's College London, with the Universities of Nottingham and Cardiff, has identified features of both candidate performance and of structured clinical skills examination design in general that contribute to our understanding of the reasons why International Medical Graduates (IMGs) have a lower success rate than their UK counterparts in the licensing examination for GPs in the UK.Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Linguistic-and-cultural-factors-influence-GPs-exams.aspxA new perspective on strategy in King's east coast US triphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/A-new-perspective-on-strategy-in-Kings-east-coast-US-trip.aspx
A new perspective on strategy in King's east coast US tripHigh-profile speakers have been addressing King's alumni at a series of events on the theme of strategy on an east coast tour of the United States.Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/A-new-perspective-on-strategy-in-Kings-east-coast-US-trip.aspxMind before matter: do negative thoughts increase risk of Alzheimer's disease?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Do-negative-thoughts-increase-risk-of-Alzheimers-disease.aspx
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London have proposed that repetitive negative thinking may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Do-negative-thoughts-increase-risk-of-Alzheimers-disease.aspxPerinatal mental health crucial for physical and mental wellbeing of both parents and childhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Perinatal-mental-health-crucial-for-health-of-parents-and-child.aspx
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) have highlighted the importance of looking after the mental health of parents during pregnancy and after childbirth in order to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of both parents and child.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/Perinatal-mental-health-crucial-for-health-of-parents-and-child.aspxOptical 'watermills' control spinning lighthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Optical-watermills-control-direction-of-light.aspx
Scientists at King's have built on research they conducted last year to achieve previously unseen levels of control over the travelling direction of electromagnetic wave in waveguides and proved that the process works equally well in reverse, opening up the way for the development of technologies that could revolutionize secure communications as well as high speed computing.Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Optical-watermills-control-direction-of-light.aspxKing's honorary doctorates 2014http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Kings-honorary-doctorates-2014.aspx
The former President of Portugal, His Excellency Jorge Fernando Branco de Sampaio, and Nobel Prizewinner and King's alumnus Professor Michael Levitt were among six distinguished recipients to be awarded an honorary doctorate of King's College London at its 2014 Honorary Degree Ceremony.Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Kings-honorary-doctorates-2014.aspxPolicy pitching competition launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2014/policyidol.aspx
Policy Idol is an exciting new pitching competition launched today by The Policy Institute at King's, providing a great opportunity to pitch your policy ideas to an elite panel of leading figures from the worlds of government, academia and industry.Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/news/newsrecords/2014/policyidol.aspxLimiting duration of overseas deployment prevents mental health problems in UK troopshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/overseas-deployment-in-UK-troops.aspx
Researchers from King's College London Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) report that prolonged periods of deployment among the UK armed forces have fallen since the introduction of the "Harmony Guidelines" to limit tours of overseas duty – and this may have led to a reduction in mental health problems.Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/November/overseas-deployment-in-UK-troops.aspxFuture leaders of India at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Future-leaders-of-India-at-Kings.aspx
Professionals from all walks of life have been developing their leadership skills on a respected Indian-UK exchange programme hosted by King's College London.The three-month Chevening Gurukul Programme is the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office's flagship fellowship scheme for India and it is aimed at mid-career and high-flying young professionals from diverse backgrounds with strong leadership potential.Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Future-leaders-of-India-at-Kings.aspxEileen Chanin wins Literary Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Eileen-Chanin-wins-Literary-Award.aspx
Dr Eileen Chanin, Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at King's College London, has been honoured by the Royal Marines Historical Society with the 2014 Literary Award for her book 'Limbang Rebellion, 7 Days in December 1962'.Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Eileen-Chanin-wins-Literary-Award.aspxWeight influenced by microbes in the guthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Weight-influenced-by-microbes-in-the-gut.aspx
Our genetic makeup influences whether we are fat or thin by shaping which types of microbes thrive in our body, according to a study by researchers at King's College London and Cornell University.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Weight-influenced-by-microbes-in-the-gut.aspxExperts welcome new guidance on take-home opiate antidotehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Experts-welcome-new-guidance-on-take-home-opiate-antidote.aspx
Professor John Strang from the National Addiction Centre, IoPPN and SLaM, and a group of international colleagues, welcome new WHO guidance recommending that patients, families and other non-medics who may come into contact with heroin addicts should carry the drug naloxone, an antidote for opiate overdose. The authors say that while more research is vital, the move will help save lives.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Experts-welcome-new-guidance-on-take-home-opiate-antidote.aspx'How to profile you and your business'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/How-to-profile-you-and-your-business.aspx
Last week the King's Commercialisation Institute welcomed Baroness Dido Harding, CEO of the TalkTalk Group, and Cath Kidston MBE, Founder & Creative Director of Cath Kidston, as part of their launch event 'Communications; How To Profile You & Your Business' for Enterprise Connect Series Four.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/How-to-profile-you-and-your-business.aspxProfessor Jill Maben receives OBEhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Professor-Jill-Maben-receives-OBE-for-services-to-nursing-and-healthcare.aspx
Professor Jill Maben, Director, National Nursing Research Unit, King's College London, attended her Investiture Ceremony, at Buckingham Palace, to receive an OBE.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Professor-Jill-Maben-receives-OBE-for-services-to-nursing-and-healthcare.aspxWeight loss surgery reduces the risk of type 2 diabeteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Weight-loss-surgery-substantially-reduces-the-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes.aspx
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery, such as gastric bypass or gastric banding, could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by around 80 per cent in obese people, compared with standard care, new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal suggests.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 09:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Weight-loss-surgery-substantially-reduces-the-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes.aspxCancer awareness lower amongst ethnic minoritieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Cancer-awareness-lower-amongst-ethnic-minorities.aspx
Ethnic minorities in England are less aware of cancer symptoms and more likely to report reasons for not going to see the doctor, even when they have a symptom that they think might be serious, according to research from the Division of Cancer Studies at King's College London.Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Cancer-awareness-lower-amongst-ethnic-minorities.aspxJack Straw addresses Future of British Foreign Policy in the Middle Easthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Jack-Straw-addresses-Future-of-British-Foreign-Policy-in-the-Middle-East.aspx
The Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) at King's College London was proud to host the Annual Lecture of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) on Tuesday 28 October.Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Jack-Straw-addresses-Future-of-British-Foreign-Policy-in-the-Middle-East.aspxUK smart drug survey reveals student use is not as prevalent as claimedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/UK-smart-drug-survey-reveals-student-use-is-not-as-prevalent-as-claimed-.aspx
In the first comprehensive survey of UK student use of smart drugs - those drugs thought to enhance cognitive function and performance - researchers at King's College London and the London School of Economics have revealed that despite anecdotal reports of high usage in UK universities, a majority of students surveyed were not aware of them or were uninterested in their use.Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/UK-smart-drug-survey-reveals-student-use-is-not-as-prevalent-as-claimed-.aspxBreathlessness support leads to better quality of life and survivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Breathlessness-support-leads-to-better-quality-of-life-and-survival.aspx
A low-cost Breathlessness Support Service (BSS) led to better quality of life and survival rates for patients with lung disease and cancer, according to a study by a team of researchers at King's College London and clinicians from King's College Hospital.Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Breathlessness-support-leads-to-better-quality-of-life-and-survival.aspxProfessor Til Wykes receives Equality of Opportunity Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/professor-til-wykes-receives-equality-of-opportunity-award.aspx
Professor Til Wykes, Vice-Dean of Psychology and Systems Sciences and Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS)'s Award for Promoting Equality of Opportunity.Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/professor-til-wykes-receives-equality-of-opportunity-award.aspxNew scholarships named in honour of King's Principalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/New-scholarships-named-in-honour-of-Kings-Principal.aspx
King's College London is to create 28 'Professor Sir Richard Trainor Scholarships' in acknowledgement of the Principal who has left the College after ten years.Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/New-scholarships-named-in-honour-of-Kings-Principal.aspxRomans had less gum disease than modern Britonshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Romans-had-less-gum-disease-than-modern-Britons.aspx
The Roman-British population from c. 200-400 AD appears to have had far less gum disease than we have today, according to a study of skulls at the Natural History Museum led by a King's College London periodontist. The surprise findings provide further evidence that modern habits like smoking can be damaging to oral health.Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Romans-had-less-gum-disease-than-modern-Britons.aspxPioneering gloves seek to tackle skin disordershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Pioneering-gloves-seek-to-tackle-skin-disorders.aspx
King's researchers have been awarded over £1.6m to design and test pioneering, high-tech gloves for people suffering from debilitating genetic skin disorders that affect the hands.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Pioneering-gloves-seek-to-tackle-skin-disorders.aspxProtecting health workers combatting Ebolahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Protecting-health-workers-combatting-Ebola.aspx
A leading nursing journal, hosted at King's, has published an important editorial, calling into question international guidelines on the use of face-masks to protect people from contracting Ebola.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/Protecting-health-workers-combatting-Ebola.aspxAlison Wolf conferred Peeragehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Alison-Wolf-conferred-Peerage.aspx
Professor Alison Wolf has today been made a Cross Bench Peer for Life by The Queen.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Alison-Wolf-conferred-Peerage.aspxDavid Willetts appointed Visiting Professorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/David-Willetts-appointed-Visiting-Professor.aspx
Rt Hon David Willetts MP, former Minister for Universities and Science, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at King's College London.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/David-Willetts-appointed-Visiting-Professor.aspxPeanut in house dust linked to allergyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Peanut-in-house-dust-linked-to-peanut-allergy-.aspx
A new study led by King's College London has found a strong link between exposure to peanut protein in household dust during infancy and the development of peanut allergy in children genetically predisposed to a skin barrier defect.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Peanut-in-house-dust-linked-to-peanut-allergy-.aspxLondon's 1000 most influential people 2014http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Londons-1000-most-influential-people-2014.aspx
Inspirational colleagues from across King's – whose talents span the arts, business, science and medicine – have been named among the Evening Standard's annual list of 'The 1000 most influential Londoners 2014.'Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Londons-1000-most-influential-people-2014.aspxBabies' interest in human faces linked to callous and unemotional traitshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/babies-interest-in-human-faces-linked-to-callous-and-unemotional-traits.aspx
Scientists at King's College London, the University of Manchester, and the University of Liverpool have found that an infant's preference for a person's face, rather than an object, is associated with lower levels of callous and unemotional behaviours in toddlerhood.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/babies-interest-in-human-faces-linked-to-callous-and-unemotional-traits.aspxFree performances for King's staff and studentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/141015-frequencies-events.aspx
Staff, students and the public are being urged to come to two free performances by leading sound artists happening on campus in the next two weeks. The performances are part of the pre-opening activity for Science Gallery London – the new space where science and art collide set to open on the Guy's Campus in 2016.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/141015-frequencies-events.aspxKing's marks Global Handwashing Dayhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Global-Handwashing-Day.aspx
Bacteria for some of the UK's most prevalent illnesses were found on the hands of ten King's students in a Longitude Prize experiment to mark Global Handwashing Day.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Global-Handwashing-Day.aspxKing's joins global initiative to identify risk factors for mental illnesshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Kings-joins-global-initiative-to-identify-risk-factors-for-mental-illness.aspx
King's College London is part of the ENIGMA Project - a major global initiative, funded by the US National Institutes of Health, that will bring together brain scans and DNA from 30,000 people at over 185 sites globally to identify risk factors behind mental illness.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Kings-joins-global-initiative-to-identify-risk-factors-for-mental-illness.aspxRepresenting King's at the UNICA Student Conferencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/-Representing-Kings-at-the-UNICA-Student-Conference.aspx
Seven King's students travel to Geneva this week to take part in the 2014 UNICA Student Conference at the University of Lausanne.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/-Representing-Kings-at-the-UNICA-Student-Conference.aspxCultural Enquiry to investigate value of partnerships to arts and culturehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/141009-bbc-cultural-enquiry.aspx
King's College London, in collaboration with the BBC, is launching a major Cultural Enquiry into the role partnership plays in enabling publicly funded cultural institutions to enhance the quality and diversity of their work across the UK.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/141009-bbc-cultural-enquiry.aspx20 years of cannabis research: what have we learned?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/20-years-of-cannabis-research-what-have-we-learned.aspx
Over the past 20 years, the use of cannabis has become almost as common as tobacco among adolescents & young adults. A new review by Prof Wayne Hall at King's College London summarises the evidence on cannabis gathered between 1993 and 2013.Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/20-years-of-cannabis-research-what-have-we-learned.aspxWhy is educational achievement heritable?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Why-is-educational-achievement-heritable.aspx
New research, led by King's College London finds that the high heritability of exam grades reflects many genetically influenced traits such as personality, behaviour problems, and self-efficacy and not just intelligence.Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Why-is-educational-achievement-heritable.aspxMapping blood flow with bubbles and ultrasoundhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Mapping-blood-vessels-with-microbubbles-and-ultrasound.aspx
Microbubbles are being used with ultrasound to create microscopic maps of blood vessels, in a new technique being developed by King's College London and Imperial College London.Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Mapping-blood-vessels-with-microbubbles-and-ultrasound.aspxKing's launches British Guthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Kings-launches-British-Gut.aspx
British Gut – the UK's largest open-source science project to understand the microbial diversity of the human gut – has been launched today by the Department of Twin Research at King's College London, in collaboration with American Gut.Mon, 06 Oct 2014 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Kings-launches-British-Gut.aspxFish oils may prevent some forms of depressionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Fish-oils-may-prevent-some-forms-of-depression.aspx
A new study, led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, has found that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the rates of depression among patients with high levels of inflammation.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/October/Fish-oils-may-prevent-some-forms-of-depression.aspx£15M to train next wave of bioscientistshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/15M-to-train-next-wave-of-bioscientists.aspx
King's is part of a consortium which has secured £15M to train the next generation of bioscientistsFri, 03 Oct 2014 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/15M-to-train-next-wave-of-bioscientists.aspxKing's Health Partners at heart of UK Ebola responsehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Kings-Health-Partners-at-heart-of-UK-Ebola-response.aspx
A team from King's Health Partners is at the heart of the UK Government's response to the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/October/Kings-Health-Partners-at-heart-of-UK-Ebola-response.aspxMaths School Head speaks at Conservative Party Conferencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Dan-Abramson-speaks-at-Conservative-Party-Conference.aspx
Dan Abramson spoke at today's Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where he outlined the vision of King's College London Mathematics School and his passion for the 'Queen of the sciences.'Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Dan-Abramson-speaks-at-Conservative-Party-Conference.aspxChina province makes King's Principal honorary citizenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/China-province-makes-Kings-Principal-honorary-citizen.aspx
Principal of King's College London, Professor Ed Byrne has been made an Honorary Citizen of Jiangsu Province, China, for his collaborative work with the university there.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/China-province-makes-Kings-Principal-honorary-citizen.aspxCervical cancer symptoms not recognised by young womenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/Cervical-cancer-symptoms-not-recognised-by-young-women.aspx
New research led by King's College London suggests that many women under 30 with cervical cancer are diagnosed more than 3 months after first having symptoms. In many cases this was because they did not recognise the symptoms as serious.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/Cervical-cancer-symptoms-not-recognised-by-young-women.aspxKing's celebrates Athena SWAN recognitionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-celebrates-Athena-Swan-recognition.aspx
The Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and five Divisions in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine have been granted Athena SWAN awards by the Equality Challenge Unit.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-celebrates-Athena-Swan-recognition.aspxOpening of Year Service 2014http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Opening-of-Year-Service-2014.aspx
This lunchtime the new Principal and President, Professor Ed Byrne, was installed at the College's Opening of Year Service. The service, marking the beginning of the academic year, is held annually on the first Wednesday of the new undergraduate term, with an academic procession and a distinguished visiting preacher.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Opening-of-Year-Service-2014.aspxICSR Advises U.N. Security Council on Foreign Fightershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/ICSR-Advises-UN-Security-Council-on-Foreign-Fighters.aspx
Professor Peter Neumann, Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), has served as senior advisor to the U.S. Mission and the UN Security Council ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's landmark Resolution at the UN Security Council in New York later today, addressing the threat of 'foreign terrorist fighters'.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/ICSR-Advises-UN-Security-Council-on-Foreign-Fighters.aspxNew PET Centre celebrates official opening at St Thomas'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/research/divisions/imaging/newsevents/newsrecords/2014/Sep/New-PET-Centre-celebrates-official-opening-at-St-Thomas.aspx
The newly refurbished PET Centre at St Thomas' Hospital will be officially opened on Friday 26th September during an event including a variety of speakers and guests from across the Imaging Sciences. The Centre's refurbishment forms part of the revolution at St Thomas' in disease diagnosis using state of the art imaging technology.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/research/divisions/imaging/newsevents/newsrecords/2014/Sep/New-PET-Centre-celebrates-official-opening-at-St-Thomas.aspxChild maltreatment alters hormone levels linked to obesityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/Child-maltreatment-alters-hormone-levels-linked-to-obesity.aspx
Children who are maltreated may be at an increased risk of obesity and inflammatory disorders because of low levels of leptin — a hormone involved in regulating appetite, according to new research from King's College London.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/Child-maltreatment-alters-hormone-levels-linked-to-obesity.aspxKing's Maths School Openedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School-Opened.aspx
King's College London Mathematics School was officially opened by Nicky Morgan MP, Secretary of State for Education yesterday afternoon.Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School-Opened.aspxNewborns have stronger immunity than first thoughthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Newborns-have-stronger-immunity-than-first-thought.aspx
Contrary to what was previously thought, newborn immune T cells may have the ability to trigger an inflammatory response to bacteria, according to a new study led by King's College London. Although their immune system works very differently to that of adults, babies may still be able to mount a strong immune defense, finds the study published in the journal Nature Medicine.Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Newborns-have-stronger-immunity-than-first-thought.aspxPollution risks of megacity 'street canyons' examined in unique new researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Pollution-risks-of-megacity-street-canyons-examined-in-unique-new-research.aspx
People living in Hong Kong's towering skyscrapers may be away from the hustle and bustle of its notorious traffic-snarled streets but the effects of traffic emissions should not be ignored, says a ground-breaking research project led by King's College London.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Pollution-risks-of-megacity-street-canyons-examined-in-unique-new-research.aspxPress ReleaseBooking now open: Arts & Humanities Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/newsrecords/2014/ahfestbookopen.aspx
This year's Art & Humanities Festival explores 'underground' through immersive events, theatre, music, exclusive underground tours, film screenings, performances and debates.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/newsrecords/2014/ahfestbookopen.aspxWorld Alzheimer Report 2014: Evidence for dementia risk reductionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/World-Alzheimer-Report-2014-Evidence-for-dementia-risk-reduction.aspx
Dementia risk for populations can be modified through tobacco control and better prevention, detection and control of hypertension and diabetes, according to the 2014 World Alzheimer Report by King's College London researchers with Alzheimer's Disease International.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/World-Alzheimer-Report-2014-Evidence-for-dementia-risk-reduction.aspxKing's ranked 16th in the worldhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-ranked-16th-in-the-world.aspx
King's College London is ranked 16th in the world in the QS World University Rankings of the top 850 global higher education institutions published today (16 September 2014). This ranking is an improvement for King's of three places since last year.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-ranked-16th-in-the-world.aspxStudents and staff tune into the future Science Gallery at King's College Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/140911-frequencies-launch.aspx
As the countdown begins to the opening of Science Gallery London on the Guy's Campus, a new space where science and art collide, the team is giving students, staff and the local community a taste of what to expect in 2016.Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/140911-frequencies-launch.aspxKing's students challenge views on disability and meet the President of Indiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-students-in-Delhi-to-challenge-views-on-disability-meet-the-President-of-India.aspx
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, today met a group of 10 students with disabilities from King's College London who are in India to share knowledge and experiences on disability as part of an innovative collaboration between King's College London, the University of Delhi and the British Council.Wed, 10 Sep 2014 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-students-in-Delhi-to-challenge-views-on-disability-meet-the-President-of-India.aspxKing's Maths School openshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School-Opens-Successfully.aspx
King's College London Mathematics School has opened its doors to a first cohort of 68 students. The specialist school is the first of its kind: a state-funded school for mathematicians aged 16-19, selected for their enthusiasm for, as well as their attainment in, Mathematics.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School-Opens-Successfully.aspxChief Medical Officer's Annual Report focuses on mental healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-focuses-on-mental-health.aspx
Professor Sir Simon Wessely, Professor Graham Thornicroft and Dr Max Henderson of the IoPPN at King's today launched the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) Annual Report - Public Mental Health Priorities: Investing in the Evidence with CMO Professor Dame Sally Davies, which focuses on the mental health of the nation.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/chief-medical-officers-annual-report-focuses-on-mental-health.aspxStudy uncovers different routes to problem behaviourhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/study-uncovers-different-routes-to-problem-behaviour.aspx
There are two distinct pathways involved in the development of callous unemotional (CU) traits in young teenagers – one primarily linked to environmental risk factors, the other to genetic ones – according to new research led by King's College London.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/study-uncovers-different-routes-to-problem-behaviour.aspx40% of women with severe mental illness are victims of rape or attempted rapehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/40-percent-of-women-with-severe-mental-illness-are-victims-of-rape-or-attempted-rape.aspx
Women with severe mental illness are up to five times more likely than the general population to be victims of sexual assault and two to three times more likely to suffer domestic violence, reveals new research led by King's College London and UCL funded by the Medical Research Council and the Big Lottery.Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/40-percent-of-women-with-severe-mental-illness-are-victims-of-rape-or-attempted-rape.aspxKing's recognised for advancing gender equality in the artshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-recognised-for-advancing-gender-equality-in-the-arts.aspx
The Department of Social Science, Health and Medicine has received a Bronze award from the Equality Challenge Unit for their progress in advancing gender equality in arts, humanities and social science careers in higher education.Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Kings-recognised-for-advancing-gender-equality-in-the-arts.aspxWHO-commissioned report on e-cigarettes misleading, say expertshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/WHO-commissioned-report-on-e-cigarettes-misleading-say-experts.aspx
Leading tobacco experts argue that a recent WHO-commissioned review on e-cigarettes contains important errors, misinterpretations and misrepresentations putting policy-makers and the public in danger of foregoing the potential public health benefits of e-cigarettes.Fri, 05 Sep 2014 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/WHO-commissioned-report-on-e-cigarettes-misleading-say-experts.aspxCurrent way of diagnosing diabetes should be revisedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Current-way-of-diagnosing-diabetes-should-be-revised.aspx
The current way of diagnosing type-2 diabetes using blood glucose levels needs to be revised, research by scientists from The University of Manchester and King's College London suggests.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/Current-way-of-diagnosing-diabetes-should-be-revised.aspxNew Principal startshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/New-Principal-starts.aspx
Professor Edward Byrne AC is the new Principal and President of King's College London.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/September/New-Principal-starts.aspxWelcome to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neurosciencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/welcome-to-the-ioppn.aspx
From Monday September 1st 2014 the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) will be known as the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Our new name reflects the breadth of our research and education expertise and the changing way we understand mental health disorders and brain disease.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/September/welcome-to-the-ioppn.aspxGene linked to development of glaucomahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Gene-linked-to-development-of-glaucoma.aspx
An international study led by King's College London has identified genetic links to glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to blindness and visual impairment.Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Gene-linked-to-development-of-glaucoma.aspxWidening participation sets the standard in government reporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Widening-participation-at-Kings-sets-the-standard-in-government-report.aspx
King's widening participation activities have been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new report on university reform, authored by The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills.Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Widening-participation-at-Kings-sets-the-standard-in-government-report.aspxKing's enhances access to the professionshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-enhances-access-to-the-professions.aspx
King's is one of 20 universities to be awarded funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to explore ways of supporting progression into postgraduate education for under-represented and disadvantaged students.Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-enhances-access-to-the-professions.aspxOffering foreign fighters a way outhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Offering-foreign-fighters-a-way-out.aspx
For the last 18 months our research unit at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation at King's College London has been conducting interviews with foreign fighters. We now maintain a database of more than 450 fighters currently in Syria and Iraq.Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Offering-foreign-fighters-a-way-out.aspxBreathing new life into psychiatric education in Zimbabwehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Breathing-new-life-into-psychiatric-education-in-Zimbabwe.aspx
A programme of education and research in Zimbabwe, led in collaboration with the Institute of Psychiatry at King's, has boosted the number of psychiatrists, and allowed a once fledging faculty to embrace research and develop new mental health services.Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Breathing-new-life-into-psychiatric-education-in-Zimbabwe.aspxPeter Sowerby Chair appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Peter-Sowerby-Chair-appointed.aspx
Professor Sherrilyn Roush has been appointed as Peter Sowerby Chair in Philosophy and Medicine at King's College London.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Peter-Sowerby-Chair-appointed.aspxEbola drugs must be 'fairly distributed and ethically tested'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Ebola-drugs-must-be-fairly-distributed-and-ethically-tested-.aspx
Researchers and health authorities need to ensure that experimental drugs to treat Ebola are distributed fairly and in the context of randomized controlled trials, according to leading bioethicists Dr Annette Rid, Social Science, Health & Medicine at King's and Professor Ezekiel Emanuel, University of Pennsylvania.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Ebola-drugs-must-be-fairly-distributed-and-ethically-tested-.aspxUK fighters in Iraqhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/British-foreign-fighters.aspx
Comments by Professor Peter Neumann, Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation at King's College London in reaction to reported killing of US journalist James Foley by Islamic State.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 20:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/British-foreign-fighters.aspxStroke mortality linked to nurse staffing levelshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Stroke-mortality-linked-to-nurse-staffing-levels.aspx
Stroke mortality is associated with nurse staffing but not weekend rounds by stroke specialist physicians, according to a new study led by King's College London.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Stroke-mortality-linked-to-nurse-staffing-levels.aspxChildren's drawings indicate later intelligencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Childrens-drawings-indicate-later-intelligence.aspx
How 4-year old children draw pictures of a child is an indicator of intelligence at age 14, according to a study by King's College London, published today in Psychological Science.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Childrens-drawings-indicate-later-intelligence.aspxEpigenetic study bolsters understanding of Alzheimer'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Epigenetic-study-bolsters-understanding-of-Alzheimers-disease.aspx
A team of researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London and the University of Exeter has uncovered some of the strongest evidence yet that epigenetic changes in the brain play a role in Alzheimer's disease.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/August/Epigenetic-study-bolsters-understanding-of-Alzheimers-disease.aspxPolicy Institute appoints new Director of Partnerships and Skillshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Policy-Institute-appoints-new-Director-of-Partnerships-and-Skills.aspx
Dr Jon Davis will become Director of Partnerships and Skills in the Policy Institute at King's College London later this year.Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Policy-Institute-appoints-new-Director-of-Partnerships-and-Skills.aspxBreast cancer imaging surgery world-firsthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Breast-cancer-imaging-surgery-world-first.aspx
A world-first clinical trial to test new imaging technology that can scan tumours during breast cancer surgery has been launched at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with King's College London.Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Breast-cancer-imaging-surgery-world-first.aspxKing's receives Pennyroyal Caxton Biblehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-receives-Pennyroyal-Caxton-Bible.aspx
The College has been the recipient of the limited edition Pennyroyal Caxton Bible, printed in 1999 by the Pennyroyal Caxton Press.Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-receives-Pennyroyal-Caxton-Bible.aspxShalom Lappin elected to Academia Europaeahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Shalom-Lappin-elected-to-Academia-Europaea.aspx
Professor Shalom Lappin FBA, Department of Philosophy, has been invited to become a member of the Academia Europaea.Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Shalom-Lappin-elected-to-Academia-Europaea.aspxKing's welcomes scholarship students from Indiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-welcomes-scholarship-students-from-India-.aspx
Students from India are attending King's Summer School 2014 courses in London after winning scholarships to attend this year's programmes.Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Kings-welcomes-scholarship-students-from-India-.aspxLondon's centralised stroke services save 96 extra lives per yearhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Londons-centralised-stroke-services-save-96-extra-lives-per-year.aspx
Every year, London's centralised stroke services save around 96 stroke patients who would have died under standard hospital treatment, finds UCL-led research.Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Londons-centralised-stroke-services-save-96-extra-lives-per-year.aspxRoyal Society honours John Ellishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Royal-Society-honours-John-Ellis.aspx
Professor John Ellis CBE FRS has been invited to deliver the Bakerian Lecture in 2015, 'for his ground breaking contributions in the physics of the Higgs boson and his attempts at unifying the fundamental forces of nature through his work at the LHC.'Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/Royal-Society-honours-John-Ellis.aspxPress ReleaseCultural Institute supports new research ideashttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Cultural-Institute-supports-new-research-ideas.aspx
The Cultural Institute at King's will be supporting eight academics from across King's to develop new ideas as part of its Collaborative Innovation Scheme for Early Career Researchers.Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Cultural-Institute-supports-new-research-ideas.aspxStudy tracks blood cell gene varianthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Study-tracks-worldwide-spread-of-beneficial-blood-cell-gene-variant.aspx
Two beneficial variants of a gene controlling red blood cell development have spread from Africa into nearly all human populations across the globe, according to a new study led by King's College London.Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Study-tracks-worldwide-spread-of-beneficial-blood-cell-gene-variant.aspxMouth bacteria invade the gut in liver cirrhosis patientshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Mouth-bacteria-invade-the-gut-in-liver-cirrhosis-patients.aspx
An invasion of the gut by mouth bacteria could be responsible for the development of liver cirrhosis, according to new research led by Professor Stanislav Dusko Ehrlich, Director of the new Host-Microbiome Centre at King's.Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Mouth-bacteria-invade-the-gut-in-liver-cirrhosis-patients.aspxComedian Jo Brand receives Honorary Fellowship of King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Comedian-Jo-Brand-receives-Honorary-Fellowship-of-Kings.aspx
Comedian Jo Brand has received an Honorary Fellowship of King's College London, in recognition of her work as an advocate for people with mental health problems; her support of mental health research, and her long-standing association with the Institute of Psychiatry at King's and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM).Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Comedian-Jo-Brand-receives-Honorary-Fellowship-of-Kings.aspxPress ReleaseBreathing easy in space: new device to monitor lung functionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Breathing-easy-in-space-new-device-to-monitor-lung-function.aspx
A new method of collecting blood from the ear, currently part of an interactive exhibition at the Science Museum, could be used to monitor lung function in space. Less invasive, faster and more accurate than current methods, the technique could also be used here on Earth by asthma sufferers.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Breathing-easy-in-space-new-device-to-monitor-lung-function.aspxBritish Academy Fellowshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/British-Academy-Fellowships.aspx
In recognition of their distinction in the humanities and social sciences, two King's academics have been elected to the British Academy Fellowship. Professor Paul Gilroy, Department of English, and Professor Francesca Happé, Institute of Psychiatry, have joined over 900 scholars as Fellows of the British Academy.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/British-Academy-Fellowships.aspxKing's Executive Summer School welcomes refugee academicshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Kings-Executive-Summer-School-welcomes-refugee-academics-.aspx
Refugee academics at-risk in their home country have been accepted on to King's College London Executive Summer School programme, as part of a collaboration with refugee agency, UNHCR and CARA (Council for At-Risk Academics).Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Kings-Executive-Summer-School-welcomes-refugee-academics-.aspxGlobal challenge of record refugee numbers addressed at Summer Schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Global-challenge-of-record-refugee-numbers-addressed-at-summer-school.aspx
The plight of refugees worldwide is to be addressed at specialist courses at King's College London's Summer School for the first time this year.Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Global-challenge-of-record-refugee-numbers-addressed-at-summer-school.aspxThe future of the UK's constitution - 'a new Magna Carta' ?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/The-future-of-the-UKs-constitution---a-new-Magna-Carta.aspx
A major programme of research conducted by Professor Robert Blackburn for a parliamentary inquiry into the question of a written constitution for the UK was published yesterday in a Report of the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee entitled A new Magna Carta?Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/The-future-of-the-UKs-constitution---a-new-Magna-Carta.aspxCooling oxygen-deprived newborns improves survival without brain damagehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Treating-oxygen-deprived-newborns-with-hypothermia-improves-survival-without-brain-damage-in-later-childhood.aspx
The cooling of newborn babies suffering from perinatal asphyxia – a lack of oxygen at the time of birth – significantly increases their chance of survival without brain damage to later childhood (age 6-7 years), according to a Medical Research Council (MRC) funded clinical trial.Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Treating-oxygen-deprived-newborns-with-hypothermia-improves-survival-without-brain-damage-in-later-childhood.aspxCombat piracy in Somalia through local investment, says studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Combat-piracy-in-Somalia-through-local-investment,-says-study-.aspx
Somali communities protect pirates only as a last resort or when there is no alternative source of income, a new study has found. Published in the British Journal of Criminology, the study calls for investment in local infrastructure and boosting of trade opportunities for clans in remote parts of Somalia to combat piracy.Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Combat-piracy-in-Somalia-through-local-investment,-says-study-.aspxHealth Schools Restructurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Health-Schools-Restructure.aspx
Proposals to restructure the School of Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences and the Institute of Psychiatry - Q&AWed, 09 Jul 2014 18:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Health-Schools-Restructure.aspxSame genes drive maths and reading abilityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Same-genes-drive-maths-and-reading-ability.aspx
Around half of the genes that influence how well a child can read also play a role in their mathematics ability, according to new research from King's College London, UCL and the University of Oxford.Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Same-genes-drive-maths-and-reading-ability.aspxSignificant step towards blood test for Alzheimer'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Significant-step-towards-blood-test-for-Alzheimers.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have identified a set of 10 proteins in the blood which can predict the onset of Alzheimer's, marking a significant step towards developing a blood test for the disease.Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Significant-step-towards-blood-test-for-Alzheimers.aspxExplaining The Caliphatehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Explaining-The-Caliphate.aspx
Dr Carool Kersten explains the origins and history of the Islamic Caliphate following the proclamation by ISIS.Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/Explaining-The-Caliphate.aspxWho will binge-drink at age 16? European teen study pinpoints predictorshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Who-will-binge-drink-at-age-16-European-teen-study-pinpoints-predictors.aspx
An international collaboration of scientists, including King's College London, have learned that it is possible to predict teenage binge-drinking, and found that aspects of life experience, personality and brain structure are strong determinants of future alcohol misuse.Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/July/Who-will-binge-drink-at-age-16-European-teen-study-pinpoints-predictors.aspxNew genetic variant linked to risk of stroke and heart attackhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/New-genetic-variant-linked-to-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified a genetic variant associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/July/New-genetic-variant-linked-to-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack.aspxKing's young scientists to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-young-scientists-to-attend-Lindau-Nobel-Laureate-Meeting.aspx
Nearly 600 aspiring young researchers representing almost 80 countries will take part in the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. The students and post-docs, including young scientists from King's College London, will meet with 37 Nobel Laureates at the conference running from 29 June to 4 July 2014.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-young-scientists-to-attend-Lindau-Nobel-Laureate-Meeting.aspxHepatitis C may help transplant patients adapt to new liverhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Hepatitis-C-may-help-transplant-patients-adapt-to-new-liver.aspx
Transplant patients can develop tolerance to new livers even if they have hepatitis C, according to a new study led by King's College London and the University of Barcelona. Contrary to what was previously thought, infected patients are not at greater risk of organ rejection and their heightened immune response may actually help the body to adapt to a new liver.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Hepatitis-C-may-help-transplant-patients-adapt-to-new-liver.aspxPress ReleaseHow 'wriggling' skin cancer cells go on the movehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/How-wriggling-skin-cancer-cells-go-on-the-move.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have discovered a new way that melanoma skin cancer cells can invade healthy tissue and spread round the body, according to research published in Nature Communications.Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/August/How-wriggling-skin-cancer-cells-go-on-the-move.aspxKing's receives over £240,000 from Sport Englandhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-receives-over-240,000-from-Sport-England.aspx
Students across King's will have more opportunity to take part in a variety of different sports thanks to £242,853 of National Lottery funding from Sport England's University Sport Activation Fund.Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-receives-over-240,000-from-Sport-England.aspxImportance of maths not fully understood by studentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Importance-of-maths-not-fully-understood-by-students.aspx
Too many sixth form students do not have a realistic understanding of either the relevance of Mathematics and Statistics to their discipline or of the demands that will be put upon them in undergraduate study, according to a new report published today by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Importance-of-maths-not-fully-understood-by-students.aspxSchizophrenia and cannabis use may share common geneshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Schizophrenia-and-cannabis-use-may-share-common-genes.aspx
Genes that increase the risk of schizophrenia may also increase the likelihood of cannabis use, according to new research led by King's College London.Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Schizophrenia-and-cannabis-use-may-share-common-genes.aspxWhat have the Pythons done for us?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/What-have-the-Pythons-done-for-us.aspx
Scholars and delegates from around the world came to King's at the weekend to explore religion through the lens of Monty Python's Life of Brian.Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/What-have-the-Pythons-done-for-us.aspxIraq on the brinkhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Iraq-on-the-brink.aspx
Bill Park, Defence Studies, was on a 'routine' research visit to Turkey and Kurdistan when the latest Iraq conflict suddenly escalated. He has been meeting with local leaders, academics, political advisors and western diplomats. On a line from Erbil, Iraq's fourth largest city he gives his analysis of the current developments.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Iraq-on-the-brink.aspxCultural Enquiry to investigate access to the arts for young peoplehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/140619-ce-arts-young-people.aspx
King's College London is launching a short Cultural Enquiry into the various ways in which successive governments have sought to provide children and young people with access to the arts since 1945.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/newsrecords/140619-ce-arts-young-people.aspxKidney problems may prevent life-saving heart attack carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kidney-problems-may-prevent-heart-attack-patients-from-receiving-life-saving-care.aspx
Heart attack patients with kidney problems may not be getting the full treatment they need, according to a new study led by King's College London. The study found that patients admitted to hospital with chest pains and poorly functioning kidneys are less likely to be given an angiogram and early invasive treatment, which might increase their chance of surviving a heart attack.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kidney-problems-may-prevent-heart-attack-patients-from-receiving-life-saving-care.aspxThe Queen's Birthday Honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/The-Queens-Birthday-Honours-story.aspx
Three academics from King's College London have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/The-Queens-Birthday-Honours-story.aspxKing's and Warwick to establish Centre for Urban Science and Progresshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-and-Warwick-to-establish-Centre-for-Urban-Science-and-Progress.aspx
King's College London and the University of Warwick, in partnership with New York University, plan a major initiative in collaboration with the GLA and Southwark Council to launch 'CUSP London', a branch of NYU's Center for Urban Science and Progress.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-and-Warwick-to-establish-Centre-for-Urban-Science-and-Progress.aspxKing's spin-out will put tooth decay in a 'time warp'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-spin-out-will-put-tooth-decay-in-a-time-warp.aspx
Dentists could soon be giving your teeth a mild 'time warp' to encourage them to self-repair, thanks to a new device being developed by dental researchers. Reminova Ltd, a new spin-out company from King's College London, aims to take the pain out of tooth decay treatment by electrically reversing the process to help teeth 'remineralise'.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Kings-spin-out-will-put-tooth-decay-in-a-time-warp.aspxModi: Re-defining Indian politics?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Modi-wave-Will-Indias-new-PM-re-define-the-middle-ground-of-Indian-politics.aspx
A panel of experts considered the implications of the unprecedented Indian election victory of the Hindu nationalist BJP led by Narendra Modi in a lively event hosted by King's India Institute.Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Modi-wave-Will-Indias-new-PM-re-define-the-middle-ground-of-Indian-politics.aspxAs ISIS tighten their grip in Iraq, will Baghdad fall too?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/As-ISIS-tighten-their-grip-in-Iraq,-will-Baghdad-fall-too.aspx
With ISIS militants vowing to march on Baghdad, Shiraz Maher, International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, assesses their chances of capturing the capital and explains the significance of the gains they've made so far.Thu, 12 Jun 2014 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/As-ISIS-tighten-their-grip-in-Iraq,-will-Baghdad-fall-too.aspx1 in 5 cancer patients delay seeing their doctorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/1-in-5-cancer-patients-delay-seeing-their-doctor.aspx
One in five cancer patients wait more than three months before visiting a doctor about symptoms which might be serious, according to a new study by King's College London.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/1-in-5-cancer-patients-delay-seeing-their-doctor.aspxAttitudes towards mental health improving despite recessionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Attitudes-towards-mental-health-improving-despite-recession.aspx
New research led by King's College London suggests that Time to Change, England's mental health anti-stigma programme, is having a positive effect on public attitudes, and that mental health stigma and discrimination might be more prevalent without the campaign.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Attitudes-towards-mental-health-improving-despite-recession.aspx#AskRobotics with Matthew Howardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/AskRobotics-with-Matthew-Howard.aspx
Will the rise of machines threaten the human race? Are they truly capable of emotional intelligence? Will they put us all out of work? And more importantly, can they do the washing up? Dr Matthew Howard from the Department of Informatics will be answering your questions, no matter how big or small, on the future of robotics.Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/AskRobotics-with-Matthew-Howard.aspxChina delegation seeks health collaborationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/More-collaboration-will-provide-answers-to-global-health-issues,-says-Kings-China-delegation.aspx
Joint medical and health research opportunities between China and the UK are to be explored during a delegation visit by King's College London to top universities in China this week.Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/More-collaboration-will-provide-answers-to-global-health-issues,-says-Kings-China-delegation.aspxThe D-Day Paradogshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/The-D-Day-Paradogs.aspx
On the 70th anniversary of the start of the invasion of Normandy, Kimberly Brice O'Donnell, a PhD student in the Department of History, reflects on how dogs were used on D-Day and throughout the Second World War.Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/The-D-Day-Paradogs.aspxSpanish abdication: what next for the monarchy?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Spanish-abdication-what-next-for-the-monarchy.aspx
Following the abdication of King Juan Carlos after a reign of nearly 40 years, Dr Nagore Calvo, Dr Gonzalo Pozo-Martin and Dr Pablo Calderón Martínez from the Department of European & International Studies consider the implications for the monarchy in Spain and the prospects of a referendum.Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Spanish-abdication-what-next-for-the-monarchy.aspxNew services needed for rise in 100-year-oldshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Health-services-needed-for-rise-in-100-year-olds.aspx
Over 35,000 people lived to 100 years or more in England over the last ten years, with a large proportion subsequently dying from frailty exacerbated by pneumonia, according to a new study by King's College London.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Health-services-needed-for-rise-in-100-year-olds.aspxInstitute of Hepatology moves to Denmark Hillhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Institute-of-Hepatology-moves-to-Denmark-Hill.aspx
A new research facility in liver disease is moving to Denmark Hill. The present Institute of Hepatology, directed by Professor Roger Williams and located on the UCL campus, will relocate to Denmark Hill into a new research building to be funded by the Foundation for Liver Research.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/June/Institute-of-Hepatology-moves-to-Denmark-Hill.aspxMolecular 'scaffold' could hold key to new dementia treatmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Molecular-scaffold-could-hold-key-to-new-dementia-treatments.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have discovered how a molecular 'scaffold' which allows key parts of cells to interact, comes apart in dementia and motor neuron disease, revealing a potential new target for drug discovery.Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/June/Molecular-scaffold-could-hold-key-to-new-dementia-treatments.aspxEpidarex Capital invests in UK Life Scienceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Epidarex-Capital-invests-in-UK-Life-Sciences.aspx
Epidarex Capital, a leading international venture capital firm, has raised over £47.5 million to lead investments in early-stage life science and health technology companies, including spin-outs from leading research universities. King's College London invested in the final closing.Thu, 29 May 2014 17:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Epidarex-Capital-invests-in-UK-Life-Sciences.aspxKing's experts at the 2014 Cheltenham Science Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-experts-at-the-2014-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspx
Academics from across King's will feature at the Times Cheltenham Science Festival this year, giving talks and hosting events on a variety of topics between 3 and 8 June including doping and sport, personalised medicine and even the science of cake.Wed, 28 May 2014 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-experts-at-the-2014-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspxKing's at Hay Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-at-Hay-Festival.aspx
King's is taking a leading role in this year's Hay Festival of Literature, which attracts around 80,000 visitors over a 10 day period in May and has become one of the most important cultural festivals in the world.Wed, 28 May 2014 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-at-Hay-Festival.aspxAlain Juppé gives vision for Future of Europehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Alain-Juppe-gives-vision-for-Future-of-Europe.aspx
Former French Prime Minister Alain Juppé was at King's last night to speak to a packed audience as part of the 'Europe in Crisis' project led by King's Policy Institute.Thu, 22 May 2014 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Alain-Juppe-gives-vision-for-Future-of-Europe.aspxHeightened biosecurity threat is often exaggeratedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Heightened-biosecurity-threat-is-often-exaggerated.aspx
The link between synthetic biology and heightened biosecurity threats is often exaggerated according to a report published today.Thu, 22 May 2014 09:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Heightened-biosecurity-threat-is-often-exaggerated.aspxVisual hallucinations more common than previously thoughthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Visual-hallucinations-more-common-than-previously-thought.aspx
Vivid hallucinations experienced by people with sight loss last far longer and have more serious consequences than previously thought, according to new research from King's College London and the Macular Society.Wed, 21 May 2014 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Visual-hallucinations-more-common-than-previously-thought.aspxControl your own destinyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Control-your-own-destiny;-be-your-own-boss.aspx
Last week saw the final instalment in the Enterprise Connect series of seminars, hosted by King's Commercialisation Institute. Enterprise Connect has been promoting entrepreneurship by hosting seminars, workshops and networking events for King's staff and students and external members of the entrepreneurial community throughout the year.Wed, 21 May 2014 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Control-your-own-destiny;-be-your-own-boss.aspxKey genetic link between chronic pain conditions like IBS discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Key-genetic-link-between-chronic-pain-conditions-like-IBS-discovered.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have discovered a link between four common chronic pain syndromes (CPS), suggesting that some people may be genetically predisposed to suffer from conditions of this type.Wed, 21 May 2014 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Key-genetic-link-between-chronic-pain-conditions-like-IBS-discovered.aspxWhy you need olive oil on your saladhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Why-you-need-olive-oil-on-your-salad.aspx
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension, suggests a new study led by King's College London.Tue, 20 May 2014 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Why-you-need-olive-oil-on-your-salad.aspxWW1: King's experts on the conflict that changed historyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/WW1-Kings-experts-on-the-conflict-that-changed-history.aspx
King's experts from across the College offer their unique insights into a conflict that defined a generation and changed the course of history.Fri, 16 May 2014 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/WW1-Kings-experts-on-the-conflict-that-changed-history.aspxMajor milestone for Guy's Cancer Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Major-milestone-for-new-Cancer-Centre-at-Guys.aspx
Richard Rogers of leading international architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners officially marked the next phase of construction work on a new £160 million Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital by laying the foundation stone on Tuesday, 13 May.Fri, 16 May 2014 12:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Major-milestone-for-new-Cancer-Centre-at-Guys.aspxClinical Research Facility launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Clinical-Research-Facility-launched.aspx
The NIHR/Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF) was officially opened on Friday 9th May, by Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies.Thu, 15 May 2014 17:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Clinical-Research-Facility-launched.aspxKing's signs Concordat on Openness on Animal Researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-College-London-signs-Concordat-on-Openness-on-Animal-Research-.aspx
King's College London is one of 72 signatories from across the scientific sector who have signed the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK.Wed, 14 May 2014 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-College-London-signs-Concordat-on-Openness-on-Animal-Research-.aspxKing's to teach Qatar armed forceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-to-teach-Qatar-armed-forces.aspx
Qatari armed forces are to be taught by King's College London in a new venture at the recently established Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.Thu, 08 May 2014 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-to-teach-Qatar-armed-forces.aspxMajor report on improving diversity in STEM launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Major-report-on-improving-diversity-in-STEM-launched.aspx
The Campaign for Science and Engineering published a major policy report, Improving Diversity in STEM, which shows that diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is much needed, but by all measures progress is too slow.Wed, 07 May 2014 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Major-report-on-improving-diversity-in-STEM-launched.aspxEnvironmental factors as important as genes in understanding autismhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Environmental-factors-as-important-as-genes-in-understanding-autism.aspx
Environmental factors are more important than previously thought in understanding the causes of autism, and equally as important as genes, according to the largest study to date to look at how autism runs in families, led by King's College London & Karolinska InstitutetTue, 06 May 2014 09:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/May/Environmental-factors-as-important-as-genes-in-understanding-autism.aspxHaving eczema may reduce your risk of skin cancerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Having-eczema-may-reduce-your-risk-of-skin-cancer.aspx
Eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, according to new research by King's College London. The immune response triggered by eczema could help prevent tumour formation by shedding potentially cancerous cells from the skin.Tue, 06 May 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Having-eczema-may-reduce-your-risk-of-skin-cancer.aspxKing's joins AllTrials campaignhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-joins-AllTrials-campaign.aspx
King's College London has become the second London university and third university in the UK to fully sign up to the AllTrials initiative.Fri, 02 May 2014 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/May/Kings-joins-AllTrials-campaign.aspxNew online tool puts research in hands of cultural sectorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-online-tool-puts-research-in-hands-of-cultural-sector.aspx
The Cultural Institute at King's College London is launching CultureCase, a new, free-to-use web resource that will put academic research to work in the cultural sector. CultureCase will give practitioners access to 'lay' summaries of academic research to support evidence-based decision-making and help build the case for investment.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-online-tool-puts-research-in-hands-of-cultural-sector.aspxOnline therapy could improve student mental healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Online-therapy-could-improve-student-mental-health.aspx
A new approach to treating university students' mental health problems, using an online intervention, has been tested by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, and was found to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Online-therapy-could-improve-student-mental-health.aspxIdentical twins begin polar trekhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Identical-twins-begin-polar-trek.aspx
Identical twins - Hugo and Ross Turner – will begin a unique expedition across the polar ice cap of Greenland this week, during which researchers at King's will study how modern clothes, food and equipment protect the body.Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Identical-twins-begin-polar-trek.aspxUS Ambassador: Digital diplomacy in the 21st Centuryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/US-Ambassador-Digital-diplomacy-in-the-21st-Century.aspx
'Tech is a force for good – but it's only as good as the people using it,' said US Ambassador to the UK Matthew Barzun in a fascinating talk on the new world of digital and cultural diplomacy when he visited The Institute of North American Studies at King's this week.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/US-Ambassador-Digital-diplomacy-in-the-21st-Century.aspxSkin layer grown in lab could replace animal testinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Skin-layer-grown-from-human-stem-cells-could-replace-animals-in-drug-and-cosmetics-testing.aspx
An international team led by King's College London and the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) has developed the first lab-grown epidermis – the outermost skin layer - with a functional permeability barrier akin to real skin.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Skin-layer-grown-from-human-stem-cells-could-replace-animals-in-drug-and-cosmetics-testing.aspxProvision for mental capacity in Assisted Dying Bill 'not robust enough'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Provision-for-mental-capacity-in-Assisted-Dying-Bill-not-robust-enough.aspx
New research by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry suggests that the Assisted Dying Bill for England and Wales is not robust enough in its definition of mental capacity, and therefore may not sufficiently protect patients.Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Provision-for-mental-capacity-in-Assisted-Dying-Bill-not-robust-enough.aspxNew pain relief targets discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-pain-relief-targets-discovered.aspx
Scientists at King's have identified new pain relief targets that could be used to provide relief from chemotherapy-induced pain. The researchers made the discovery when researching how pain occurs in nerves in the periphery of the body.Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-pain-relief-targets-discovered.aspxFirst genetic link discovered to difficult-to-diagnose breast cancer sub-typehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/First-genetic-link-discovered-to-difficult-to-diagnose-breast-cancer-sub-type.aspx
Research, published in the journal PloS Genetics and co-led by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, King's College London, and Queen Mary University of London has identified the first genetic variant specifically associated with the risk of a difficult-to-diagnose cancer sub-type accounting for around 10-15 per cent of all breast cancer cases.Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/First-genetic-link-discovered-to-difficult-to-diagnose-breast-cancer-sub-type.aspxImpact of childhood bullying still evident after 40 yearshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Impact-of-childhood-bullying-still-evident-after-40-years.aspx
The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are still evident nearly 40 years later, according to new research by King's College London.Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Impact-of-childhood-bullying-still-evident-after-40-years.aspxInvesting in tomorrow's engineers and scientistshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Investing-in-tomorrows-engineers-and-scientists.aspx
King's has been awarded funding as part of a £500 million investment in Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), by EPSRC, to support a new centre in the area of non-equilibrium systems: CANES.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Investing-in-tomorrows-engineers-and-scientists.aspxSocial media a 'window' into minds of foreign fighters in Syriahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Social-media-a-window-into-minds-of-foreign-fighters-in-Syria.aspx
Researchers at King's College London's International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) have created a database of social media profiles owned by 190 Western and European jihadists, providing a unique and unfiltered window into the minds of foreign fighters in Syria.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Social-media-a-window-into-minds-of-foreign-fighters-in-Syria.aspxHigh blood pressure linked to adverse pregnancy outcomeshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/High-blood-pressure-linked-to-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes.aspx
Pregnant women with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) are highly likely to suffer from adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery, low birth weight and neonatal death, which emphasises a need for heightened surveillance, according to research carried out at King's College London and published today in BMJ.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/High-blood-pressure-linked-to-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes.aspxStroke healthcare inequalities remain in the UKhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Despite-improvements-since-2001,-stroke-healthcare-inequalities-remain-in-the-UK.aspx
The quality of healthcare provided after a stroke remains uneven in the UK, according to a new study led by King's College London.Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Despite-improvements-since-2001,-stroke-healthcare-inequalities-remain-in-the-UK.aspxIndia: Political leaders must act on 'devastating' costs of cancerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Political-leaders-urged-to-act-on-devastating-economic-and-human-costs-of-cancer-in-India.aspx
Cancer has become one of the biggest public health problems facing India today. With the annual number of new cancer cases in India projected to nearly double in the next two decades, political commitment to address the complex problems presented by the disease is urgently needed, according to a major new report on cancer care in India.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Political-leaders-urged-to-act-on-devastating-economic-and-human-costs-of-cancer-in-India.aspxScience Gallery London high on agenda at Irish President's first visithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Science-Gallery-London-high-on-agenda-at-Irish-Presidents-first-visit.aspx
Science Gallery at King's College London was highlighted in one of President Higgins' key addresses during the first ever state visit of an Irish President to the UK this week.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Science-Gallery-London-high-on-agenda-at-Irish-Presidents-first-visit.aspxSmall cash incentives improve hep B vaccination rates among injecting drug usershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Small-cash-incentives-improve-hep-B-vaccination-rates-among-injecting-drug-users.aspx
Small financial incentives, totalling as little as £30, can dramatically increase the likelihood of people who inject drugs completing a course of hepatitis B virus vaccination, according to new research by King's College London, published in The Lancet.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/April/Small-cash-incentives-improve-hep-B-vaccination-rates-among-injecting-drug-users.aspxMayor of London launches MedCityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Mayor-of-London-launches-MedCity---Imperial,-Kings--UCL-join-forces-with-Oxford--Cambridge-to-build-worlds-most-powerful-life-sciences-cluster.aspx
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today (Tuesday, April 8) launched a major new initiative backed by some of the country's senior academics and business people that will transform the London-Oxford-Cambridge life sciences sector into a world beating power-cluster.Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Mayor-of-London-launches-MedCity---Imperial,-Kings--UCL-join-forces-with-Oxford--Cambridge-to-build-worlds-most-powerful-life-sciences-cluster.aspxSocial media 'bootstrapping' key for growth of new siteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Social-media-bootstrapping-key-for-growth-of-new-sites.aspx
Importing friends and connections from existing social media networks encourages interaction on new sites, suggests a study by scientists at King's College London.Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Social-media-bootstrapping-key-for-growth-of-new-sites.aspxNew research 'Hub' for regenerative medicinehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-research-Hub-for-regenerative-medicine.aspx
A new research 'Hub', led by King's College London, will address important immune challenges in translational regenerative medicine as part of the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform (UKRMP).Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/New-research-Hub-for-regenerative-medicine.aspxLight-activated neurons restore function to paralysed muscleshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Light-activated-neurons-from-stem-cells-restore-function-to-paralysed-muscles.aspx
A new way to artificially control muscles using light, with the potential to restore function to muscles paralysed by conditions such as motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury, has been developed by scientists at King's College London and UCL.Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Light-activated-neurons-from-stem-cells-restore-function-to-paralysed-muscles.aspxTate Modern Workshophttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/politicaleconomy/newsevents/newsrecords/Tate-Modern-Workshop.aspx
On April 2, nine Political Economy students went along with senior lecturer, Adrian Blau to a fascinating workshop at the Tate Modern Art Gallery on London's Southbank.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/politicaleconomy/newsevents/newsrecords/Tate-Modern-Workshop.aspxGene therapy improves limb function following spinal cord injuryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Gene-therapy-improves-limb-function-following-spinal-cord-injury.aspx
Delivering a single injection of a scar-busting gene to the spinal cord of rats following injury promotes the survival of nerve cells and improves hind limb function within weeks, according to a study published April 2 in The Journal of Neuroscience.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Gene-therapy-improves-limb-function-following-spinal-cord-injury.aspxKing's Health Partners one of six Academic Health Science Centreshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Kings-Health-Partners-made-one-of-Englands-six-Academic-Health-Science-Centres.aspx
Today – Tuesday 1 April 2014 –King's Health Partners receives formal accreditation for a further five years from the Department of Health as one of just six Academic Health Science Centres in the country.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/April/Kings-Health-Partners-made-one-of-Englands-six-Academic-Health-Science-Centres.aspxSpycatcher Chapman Pincher turns 100http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Spycatcher-Chapman-Pincher-turns-100.aspx
The Principal of King's College London, Professor Sir Rick Trainor, has congratulated King's alumnus and Fellow, the distinguished journalist, historian and novelist Chapman Pincher BSc FKC, on reaching his 100th birthday.Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Spycatcher-Chapman-Pincher-turns-100.aspxStrong link between obesity and 'carb breakdown' genehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-study-finds-strong-link-between-obesity-and-carb-breakdown-gene.aspx
Researchers at King's College London and Imperial College London have discovered that people with fewer copies of a gene coding for a carb-digesting enzyme may be at higher risk of obesity.Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-study-finds-strong-link-between-obesity-and-carb-breakdown-gene.aspxIndian elections 2014http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Countdown-to-Indian-elections-2014.aspx
Beginning on 7 April, the Indian elections will see 800 million people taking part in the largest election in human history. In this video, King's India Institute academics discuss prospects for the elections.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Countdown-to-Indian-elections-2014.aspxCancer survival rates low for people with serious mental illnesshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Cancer-survival-rates-low-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness.aspx
People with serious mental illness have lower cancer survival rates than the general population, according to a study by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, which suggests that problems arise during care, rather than late diagnosis.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Cancer-survival-rates-low-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness.aspxPenicillin prescriptions risk under-dosing childrenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Penicillin-prescriptions-risk-under-dosing-children.aspx
Millions of children in the UK are potentially receiving penicillin prescriptions below the recommended dose for common infections, according to new research led jointly by researchers at King's College London, St George's, University of London and Imperial College London.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Penicillin-prescriptions-risk-under-dosing-children.aspxCollege statement on KCLSU 'BDS Motion'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/College-statement-on-KCLSU-BDS-Motion.aspx
King's College London is proud of its diverse and inclusive community, which comprises students and staff from more than 140 countries. Members of the College community encompass a very wide range of political, religious and other points of view.Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/College-statement-on-KCLSU-BDS-Motion.aspxKing's wins 'Activating Impact' awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-wins-Activating-Impact-award.aspx
King's College London has been awarded the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) 'Activating Impact' prize in recognition of the College's contribution to delivering real-world impact from bioscience research.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-wins-Activating-Impact-award.aspxNew Director of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Professor-Andrew-Tutt-appointed-director-of-breakthrough-breast-cancer-research-centre.aspx
Professor Andrew Tutt has been appointed as Director of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. Professor Tutt will be working as Centre Director while maintaining his roles as Director of the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Unit at King's College London and Consultant Oncologist at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Professor-Andrew-Tutt-appointed-director-of-breakthrough-breast-cancer-research-centre.aspxWorld Cup: Brazil's Minister of Sport at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/World-Cup-countdown-Brazils-Minister-of-Sport-at-King.aspx
Brazil is hoping to use this summer's World Cup as an opportunity to help the country capture more 'global football GDP', according to sports minister Aldo Rebelo who visited King's on Monday.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/World-Cup-countdown-Brazils-Minister-of-Sport-at-King.aspxResearch to improve ultrasound scanshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Research-to-improve-ultrasound-scans-aims-for-better-detection-of-birth-defects.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have been awarded £10 million from the Wellcome Trust and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop advanced ultrasound imaging technology to improve the detection of birth defects in unborn babies.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Research-to-improve-ultrasound-scans-aims-for-better-detection-of-birth-defects.aspxRapid ventilation protects premature babieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Improving-lung-function-in-premature-babies.aspx
A new study led by researchers at King's College London has found that premature babies supported immediately after birth by high-frequency oscillation - a type of breathing support - had better lung function as adolescents than those who received conventional ventilation.Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Improving-lung-function-in-premature-babies.aspxUNC's new Chancellor extends partnership with King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/University-of-North-Carolinas-new-Chancellor-extends-partnership-with-Kings-.aspx
A delegation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), led by UNC's new Chancellor, Dr Carol L Folt, visited King's yesterday to extend the alliance between the two universities.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/University-of-North-Carolinas-new-Chancellor-extends-partnership-with-Kings-.aspxNew research to revolutionise healthcare through remote monitoring of patientshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/New-research-to-revolutionise-healthcare-through-remote-monitoring-of-patients.aspx
A team of researchers, including Professor Emma Ream and Dr Jo Armes, King's College London, have launched a new programme of research using mobile phone technology to remotely monitor patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2014/New-research-to-revolutionise-healthcare-through-remote-monitoring-of-patients.aspxOxytocin could provide new treatment for anorexiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Oxytocin-could-provide-new-treatment-for-anorexia.aspx
Oxytocin, also known as the 'love hormone', could provide a new treatment for anorexia nervosa, according to new research by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry and Inje University in Seoul, South Korea.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Oxytocin-could-provide-new-treatment-for-anorexia.aspxDepression costs European businesses £77 billionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Depression-costs-European-businesses-77-billion.aspx
Employers need to take a more proactive approach to employees with depression in the wake of figures showing the illness now costs European workplaces an estimated £77 billion a year, according to new research from King's College London and LSE.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Depression-costs-European-businesses-77-billion.aspxKing's scientists win Wellcome Image Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-scientists-win-Wellcome-Image-Award.aspx
An image of a breast cancer tumour, captured by scientists from King's Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, has been selected as one of the Wellcome Image Awards 2014 winning images.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-scientists-win-Wellcome-Image-Award.aspxNew Head of Chemistry for King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-Head-of-Chemistry-for-Kings.aspx
King's College London is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Paula Booth as inaugural Head of Chemistry, with effect from September 2014.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-Head-of-Chemistry-for-Kings.aspxIndian elections: experts discuss prospectshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Panel-of-experts-discuss-prospects-for-the-Indian-elections.aspx
A panel of experts considered the political landscape ahead of general elections in India in a packed out event hosted by King's India Institute, 'Indian Elections 2014: Trends, Prospects, and a few predictions'.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Panel-of-experts-discuss-prospects-for-the-Indian-elections.aspxKing's will contribute to a new age of technologyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-will-contribute-to-a-new-age-of-technology.aspx
King's College London will collaborate with the Universities of Dresden and Surrey to develop the technology for a superfast 5G internet connection which could allow the UK to become a world leader in digital technology, by using the internet to improve every day devices.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Kings-will-contribute-to-a-new-age-of-technology.aspxComing soon...sneak preview of King's College London Mathematics Schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Coming-soonsneak-preview-of-Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School.aspx
The first architects' impressions of how the new King's College London Mathematics School will look - inside and out - have been made public today.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Coming-soonsneak-preview-of-Kings-College-London-Mathematics-School.aspxNew genetic cause of children's liver disease discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-genetic-cause-of-childrens-liver-disease-discovered.aspx
The discovery of a 'faulty gene' in children with liver disease could pave the way for new treatments for children with a range of serious and life-threatening liver conditions.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-genetic-cause-of-childrens-liver-disease-discovered.aspxCollege Council member awarded Lambeth Doctor of Divinityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/College-Council-member-awarded-Lambeth-Doctor-of-Divinity.aspx
The Rt Revd Christopher Hill, King's alumnus and lay member of the College Council, has been awarded with the Lambeth Doctor of Divinity by the Archbishop of Canterbury, in recognition of his 'long and distinguished ministry, focused in serving the ecumenical commitment of the Church of England.'Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/College-Council-member-awarded-Lambeth-Doctor-of-Divinity.aspxCultured Beef, Spicy Drugs and a Journey to the Centre of the Guthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Feed-your-mind-2014.aspx
The King's Festival of Food and Ideas returns on Monday 10 March with a selection of free public events showcasing the various areas of expertise at King's connected with food. This year the College will also welcome Professor Mark Post, the Team Lead of Cultured Beef at Maastricht University, to speak about his team's infamous research which led to the creation of the world's first burger made from lab-grown cells.Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/Feed-your-mind-2014.aspxNew 'wilful neglect' offence needed for healthcare sectorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-wilful-neglect-offence-needed-for-healthcare-sector.aspx
A new criminal offence of 'wilful neglect' is needed for individuals and organisations in the healthcare sector, to send out a clear message that appalling care warrants public censure and sanction, says Professor Karen Yeung.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/March/New-wilful-neglect-offence-needed-for-healthcare-sector.aspxKing's rises in Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankingshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-rises-in-Times-Higher-Education-World-Reputation-Rankings-.aspx
King's College London has risen to 43rd place in the Times Higher Education world rankings of universities by reputation.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-rises-in-Times-Higher-Education-World-Reputation-Rankings-.aspxReferenda are 'no magic bullet' for effective decision makinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/Referenda-are-no-magic-bullet-for-effective-decision-making.aspx
Dr Andrew Blick last night delved into the complexities that surround the result – whatever that may be – of the Scottish bid for independence. Speaking at a King's Ipsos MORI event to mark 200 days to go to the vote, Dr Blick said referenda are 'no magic bullet' in decision-making.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/Referenda-are-no-magic-bullet-for-effective-decision-making.aspxStudy shows benefits of community treatment of schizophreniahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Study-shows-benefits-of-community-based-treatment-of-schizophrenia.aspx
Research from King's College London have led the first trial to rigorously test community-based care for people with schizophrenia in a low-income country, showing that community treatment is more effective than standard facility-based care.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Study-shows-benefits-of-community-based-treatment-of-schizophrenia.aspxEnterprising advice for entrepreneurshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Enterprising-advice-for-entrepreneurs.aspx
Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, and Richard Reed, Founder of Innocent Smoothies, were welcomed last night by King's Commercialisation Institute to speak to an audience of budding entrepreneurs as part of the 2014 launch of the Enterprise Connect series.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Enterprising-advice-for-entrepreneurs.aspxChildhood nightmares linked to increased risk of psychotic traitshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Childhood-nightmares-linked-to-increased-risk-of-psychotic-traits.aspx
Children who suffer from frequent nightmares or bouts of night terrors may be at an increased risk of psychotic experiences in adolescence, according to new research from King's College London and the University of Warwick.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/March/Childhood-nightmares-linked-to-increased-risk-of-psychotic-traits.aspxTurmoil in Ukraine: King's experts commenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Whats-behind-the-turmoil-in-Ukraine-.aspx
Following several weeks of heightened turmoil in Ukraine, King's Russia Institute and the Department of War Studies held a joint panel last night to discuss the crisis and its wider impact on European security.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Whats-behind-the-turmoil-in-Ukraine-.aspxLion's Den 2014 winners announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Lions-Den-2014-winners-announced.aspx
The winners of the annual King's Lion's Den Challenge were announced Monday at the Grand Final that concluded the five month programme.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Lions-Den-2014-winners-announced.aspxKing's societies host largest UK 'hackathon'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-societies-host-largest-UK-hackathon.aspx
On Saturday 22 February, King's College London Tech Society, in partnership with King's College London Business Club, hosted the largest student-run, inter-university hackathon in the UK – HackKing's.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-societies-host-largest-UK-hackathon.aspxImproving diversity in STEMhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Improving-diversity-in-STEM.aspx
King's and CaSE host policy forum on improving diversity in STEMThu, 27 Feb 2014 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Improving-diversity-in-STEM.aspxA night at the museumhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/A-night-at-the-museum.aspx
Scientists from King's College London took part in an evening of experiments and entertainment at the Science Museum's Bio-revolution Lates event last night.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/A-night-at-the-museum.aspxUK troops mentally resilient and 'faring better' than US peershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/UK-troops-mentally-resilient-and-faring-better-than-US-peers.aspx
Despite 10 years of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, UK troops remain mentally healthy and more resilient than their US peers, according to a study by King's College London.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/UK-troops-mentally-resilient-and-faring-better-than-US-peers.aspxStigma 'key deterrent' in accessing mental health carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Stigma-key-deterrent-in-accessing-mental-health-care.aspx
Mental health stigma is a key factor preventing people from accessing the care they need, according to new research from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Wed, 26 Feb 2014 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Stigma-key-deterrent-in-accessing-mental-health-care.aspxKing's annual Report publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspx
The new King's College London Report is published this week.Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspxNew project to identify how online rumours affect our healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/New-project-to-identify-how-online-rumours-affect-our-health.aspx
Researchers at King's College London are part of a new EU project which aims to build a 'lie detector' for social media and map how online rumours translate into patient behaviour.Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/New-project-to-identify-how-online-rumours-affect-our-health.aspxDickson Poon awarded Honorary Fellowship of King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Dickson-Poon-awarded-Honorary-Fellowship-of-Kings-.aspx
Hong Kong-based philanthropist Dr Dickson Poon CBE SBS has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of King's College London, in recognition for his exceptional philanthropic support of education and healthcare worldwide. The award was made at a reception in Hong Kong at the Conrad Hotel on 10th February, hosted by Principal Professor Sir Rick Trainor, and attended by alumni and friends of King's.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Dickson-Poon-awarded-Honorary-Fellowship-of-Kings-.aspxNew target for psoriasis treatment discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/New-target-for-psoriasis-treatment-discovered.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new gene (PIM1), which could be an effective target for innovative treatments and therapies for the human autoimmune disease, psoriasis.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/New-target-for-psoriasis-treatment-discovered.aspxHealth Foundation professorial fellows appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Health-Foundation-professorial-fellows-appointed.aspx
Professor Alan Cribb, Department of Education and Professional Studies, has been appointed by the Health Foundation as one of two new professorial fellows to strengthen academic research in patient safety and person-centred care.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Health-Foundation-professorial-fellows-appointed.aspxScientists identify gene linking brain structure to intelligencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Scientists-identify-gene-linking-brain-structure-to-intelligence.aspx
For the first time, scientists at King's College London have identified a gene linking the thickness of the grey matter in the brain to intelligence. The study may help scientists understand biological mechanisms behind some forms of intellectual impairment.Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Scientists-identify-gene-linking-brain-structure-to-intelligence.aspxUndernutrition a major problem for people with dementiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Undernutrition-major-problem-for-people-with-dementia.aspx
A new by researchers at King's College London report highlights that undernutrition is a major problem among people with dementia with 20-45% of those with dementia in the community experiencing clinically significant weight loss over one year.Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/February/Undernutrition-major-problem-for-people-with-dementia.aspxPain sensitivity may be influenced by lifestyle and environmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Pain-sensitivity-may-be-influenced-by-lifestyle-and-environment.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that sensitivity to pain could be altered by a person's lifestyle and environment throughout their lifetime. The study is the first to find that pain sensitivity, previously thought to be relatively inflexible, can change as a result of genes being switched on or off by lifestyle and environmental factors – a process called epigenetics, which chemically alters the expression of genes.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/February/Pain-sensitivity-may-be-influenced-by-lifestyle-and-environment.aspxBrazil Chief Justice lecturehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Brazil-Chief-Justice-lecture.aspx
His Excellency Joaquim Barbosa, Chief Justice of Brazil's Supreme Court, spoke at King's last night about some of the biggest recent changes to Brazil's legal system over the last ten years and analysed some of the court's most high profile and controversial cases. He also spoke about the continued challenges the country faces with racial discrimination, lack of education, and renewed efforts to stamp out corruption in politics.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Brazil-Chief-Justice-lecture.aspxRising to the latest technology challenges in animal researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/Rising-to-the-latest-technology-challenges-in-animal-research.aspx
King's is one of 17 R&D consortia to be awarded up to £100,000 each in a bid to solve five of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest drug discovery and development challenges, where the replacement, reduction and refinement of animals in research (the 3Rs) is the ultimate goal.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/Rising-to-the-latest-technology-challenges-in-animal-research.aspxKing's partners with UnLtdhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Kings-partners-with-UnLtd-to-launch-social-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx
King's College London's new partnership with UnLtd, the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK, was launched last night at an event which announced the opening of applications to a new entrepreneurial award scheme for King's students and staff.Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Kings-partners-with-UnLtd-to-launch-social-entrepreneurship-awards.aspxCOO Health appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Chief-Operating-Officer-appointed.aspx
King's College London has appointed Rachel Parr as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Health Schools with effect from 3 March 2014.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Chief-Operating-Officer-appointed.aspxHeart attack survival far lower in UK than Swedenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Heart-attack-survival-far-lower-in-UK-than-Sweden.aspx
The chance of surviving a heart attack is farlower in the UK than Sweden, according to a major new study published in The Lancet. The findings suggest that more than 11,000 lives could have been saved over the past seven years had UK patients experienced the same care as their Swedish counterparts.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Heart-attack-survival-far-lower-in-UK-than-Sweden.aspxDonors should have access to their datahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Donors-should-have-access-to-their-own-raw-data-provided-to-biobanks.aspx
Scientists have called for data held in biobanks to be made accessible to the people donating material and data to them. Donors should have unrestricted access to data derived from their own material and that advanced technology means allowing such access is today a question of will rather than feasibility.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Donors-should-have-access-to-their-own-raw-data-provided-to-biobanks.aspxWorld first Professor of Metabolic Surgeryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/World-first-Professor-of-Metabolic-Surgery-to-work-at-Kings-Health-Partners-.aspx
King's College London and King's College Hospital – part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) – have established the first university chair in metabolic surgery.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/World-first-Professor-of-Metabolic-Surgery-to-work-at-Kings-Health-Partners-.aspxWinning hearts and mindshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Winning-hearts-and-minds.aspx
An ability to talk about the business case for diversity is not sufficient for CEOs to really drive the kinds of behavioural change needed to increase the number of women at senior levels, according to new research by King's College London and KPMG.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Winning-hearts-and-minds.aspxAdopted children missing out on mental health treatmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/January/Adopted-children-missing-out-on-mental-health-treatments.aspx
Common disorders, such as ADHD or conduct disorder, are being 'grossly under-identified' amongst adopted and fostered children, according to a new study by King's College London. As a result children are missing out on appropriate treatments.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/January/Adopted-children-missing-out-on-mental-health-treatments.aspxIngredients found in tea and berries could guard against diabeteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Ingredients-found-in-Chocolate,-tea-and-berries-could-guard-against-diabetes.aspx
Eating high levels of flavonoids including anthocyanins and other compounds (found in berries, tea, and chocolate) could offer protection from type 2 diabetes - according to research from King's College London and the University of East Anglia.Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Ingredients-found-in-Chocolate,-tea-and-berries-could-guard-against-diabetes.aspx'Skinsuit' to help astronauts avoid back problems in spacehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Skinsuit-to-help-astronauts-avoid-back-problems-in-space.aspx
Researchers at King's College London are working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a high-tech, tight-fitted space 'Skinsuit' to help astronauts overcome back problems in space.Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Skinsuit-to-help-astronauts-avoid-back-problems-in-space.aspxKing's at Doon Winter Schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/KINGS-AT-DOON-WINTER-SCHOOL.aspx
King's College London has announced a new two week intensive residential Winter School for 16-18 year olds, to be hosted at The Doon School in India in December 2014.Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/KINGS-AT-DOON-WINTER-SCHOOL.aspxProfessor Wessely elected President of RCPsychhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/January/Prof-Wessely-elected-President-of-RCPsych.aspx
Professor Sir Simon Wessely from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London has been elected the next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and will take office on 26 June 2014.Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/January/Prof-Wessely-elected-President-of-RCPsych.aspxDirector for new Centre at King's Dental Institute appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Director-for-new-Centre-at-Kings-Dental-Institute-appointed.aspx
Professor Stanislav Dusko Ehrlich has been appointed as Director of the new Host-Microbiome Centre at King's College London's Dental Institute.Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Director-for-new-Centre-at-Kings-Dental-Institute-appointed.aspxStories of a 'new' ageing population gathered for the first timehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Stories-of-a-new-ageing-population-gathered-for-the-first-time.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have called on politicians to review the cost of prescriptions for liver transplant recipients, who must take daily immunosuppressants to prevent organ rejection for the rest of their lives.Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Stories-of-a-new-ageing-population-gathered-for-the-first-time.aspxKing's College London sets Cultural Challengehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Kings-College-London-sets-Cultural-Challenge.aspx
Students from across King's College London have the chance to win a paid internship with a leading national cultural organisation in a collaboration between Cultural Institute at King's and Southbank Centre, V&A, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House.Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/Kings-College-London-sets-Cultural-Challenge.aspxMission Discovery lift-offhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/mission-discovery-lift-off.aspx
Experiments devised by secondary school pupils have today been launched into space as part of the International Space School Educational Trust's (ISSET) Mission Discovery Programme at King's College London. It is the first time UK students have had their experiments sent into space, where they will be carried out by astronauts on the International Space Station.Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/mission-discovery-lift-off.aspxNew Year's Honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/New-Years-Honours.aspx
King's staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2014 New Year's Honours list.Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/January/New-Years-Honours.aspxKing's wins two public health research partnershipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Kings-wins-two-public-health-research-partnerships.aspx
King's College London has won two of 13 public health research partnerships between universities and Public Health England and will share funding worth £47.5 million for health protection research.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Kings-wins-two-public-health-research-partnerships.aspxKing's to host Chevening Scholarships Programmehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-to-host-Chevening-Scholarships-Programme.aspx
King's College London is to host the Chevening Gurukul Leadership Programme, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) flagship scholarship scheme for the best and brightest minds in India. Twelve future leaders will be offered an intensive, all-expenses-paid, 12-week course at King's in December 2014.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-to-host-Chevening-Scholarships-Programme.aspxUniversity Challenge 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/University-Challenge-2013.aspx
A celebrity team of King's alumni, including Rory Bremner and Susan Hill, will pit their wits against the University of Southampton on New Year's Eve for a place in the semi-finals of University Challenge Christmas 2013.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/University-Challenge-2013.aspxRatzinger study dayhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Ratzinger-study-day.aspx
Following the presentation of the 2013 Ratzinger Prize to The Reverend Canon Professor Richard Burridge by Pope Francis in October, a day conference entitled 'The Gospels' Connection to Jesus of Nazareth' was held on 13 December to both celebrate and discuss, in depth, the work of Professor Burridge in this important area of theology.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Ratzinger-study-day.aspxDNA of ancient plant sequenced by King's researcherhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/DNA-of-the-oldest-flowering-plant-sequenced-by-Kings-College-London-researcher.aspx
An article, published in Sciencetoday and co-authored by Dr Solon Pissis, Informatics, as part of the researchteam, has provided a population genomic analysis of Amborella Trichopoda – the single living species of the sisterlineage to all flowering plants.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/DNA-of-the-oldest-flowering-plant-sequenced-by-Kings-College-London-researcher.aspxLee Rigby and Radicalization in Prisonshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/news/newsrecords/2013/Lee-Rigby-and-Radicalization-in-Prisons.aspx
'Something must have gone wrong in prison' says Lee Rigby murderer Adebowale's mentor Richard Taylor. Read Dr David Skarbek's comment on today's announcements on the Lee Rigby trial.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/news/newsrecords/2013/Lee-Rigby-and-Radicalization-in-Prisons.aspxOne-day self-confidence workshops 'can reduce depression'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/One-day-self-confidence-workshops-can-reduce-depression.aspx
One-day cognitive-behavioural therapy self-confidence workshops could be a cost-effective way of reducing depression, according to a new study by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/One-day-self-confidence-workshops-can-reduce-depression.aspxTribute to Dr Abbas Khanhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-pays-tribute-to-alumnus-Dr-Abbas-Khan.aspx
Staff, students and alumni of King's College London wish to express their great sadness on learning of the death of Dr Abbas Khan, a former medical student who graduated from King's College London in 2006.Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-pays-tribute-to-alumnus-Dr-Abbas-Khan.aspxAlmost a third of professional parents have moved home for a good schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Almost-a-third-of-professional-parents-have-moved-home-for-a-good-school.aspx
Research conducted by Professor Becky Francis, Department of Education and Professional Studies at King's, has found that around one in three (32 per cent) professional parents with children aged five to 16 has moved to an area because they thought it had 'good' schools.Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Almost-a-third-of-professional-parents-have-moved-home-for-a-good-school.aspxLooking ahead to the WW1 Centenary at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Looking-ahead-to-the-WW1-Centenary-at-Kings.aspx
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and provides an opportunity to reflect on its origins and impact.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Looking-ahead-to-the-WW1-Centenary-at-Kings.aspxPutting UK Pharmacology on the Maphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Putting-UK-Pharmacology-on-the-Map.aspx
The James Black Foundation, King's College London, has been named as one of four sites of special scientific interest which are linked to discoveries and contributions in pharmacology, in a vote by MPs, peers and senior members of the scientific community for the British Pharmacological Society (BPS).Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Putting-UK-Pharmacology-on-the-Map.aspxCells could provide new target for tackling muscle deterioration in ageing and diseasehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Cells-could-provide-new-target-for-tackling-muscle-deterioration-in-ageing-and-disease.aspx
Scientists from King's College London have found that fat cells (adipocytes) in muscle arise from the transformation of resident cells existing within muscle, called fibroblasts. Although an early study, this research could pave the way for treatments aimed at tackling the decline in muscle quality (associated with increased fat and connective tissue) that occurs in ageing, obesity and a number of muscle diseases.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Cells-could-provide-new-target-for-tackling-muscle-deterioration-in-ageing-and-disease.aspxKing's researchers part of UK Dementias Research Platformhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Kings-researchers-part-of-UK-Dementia-Research-Platform.aspx
The NIHR Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) and King's College London is part of a new UK-wide multi-million pound programme to accelerate progress in dementias research.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Kings-researchers-part-of-UK-Dementia-Research-Platform.aspxDaniel Glaser named as Man Booker judgehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Daniel-Glaser-named-as-Man-Booker-judge.aspx
Dr Daniel Glaser, Director, Science Gallery at King's College London, has been named among the judges for the 2014 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Daniel-Glaser-named-as-Man-Booker-judge.aspxProfessor Mischa Dohler, Department of Informatics, named IEEE Research Fellowhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nms/depts/informatics/News/newsrecords/Professor-Mischa-Dohler,-Department-of-Informatics,-named-IEEE-Research-Fellow.aspx
Professor Mischa Dohler has been named an IEEE fellow and recognised for his contributions to wireless machine-to-machine communication systems.Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nms/depts/informatics/News/newsrecords/Professor-Mischa-Dohler,-Department-of-Informatics,-named-IEEE-Research-Fellow.aspxSkin's own cells offer new hope for skin repairhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Skins-own-cells-offer-hope-for-skin-repair.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have, for the first time, identified the unique properties of two different types of cells, known as fibroblasts, in the skin – one required for hair growth and the other responsible for repairing skin wounds. The research could pave the way for treatments aimed at repairing injured skin and reducing the impact of ageing on skin function.Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Skins-own-cells-offer-hope-for-skin-repair.aspxDifferences in students' GCSE scores owe more to genetics than environmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Differences-in-students-GCSE-scores-owe-more-to-genetics-than-environment.aspx
The degree to which students' GCSE exam scores differ owes more to their genes than to their teachers, schools or family environments, according to new research from King's College London published today in PLOS ONE.Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Differences-in-students-GCSE-scores-owe-more-to-genetics-than-environment.aspxPostgraduate student supporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Postgraduate-student-support.aspx
Postgraduate students at King's College London will receive support through the Postgraduate Support Scheme, a £25 million publicly-funded programme, the Higher Education Council for England (HEFCE) has announced today (9 December).Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Postgraduate-student-support.aspxNew Head of the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/New-Head-of-the-MRC-Centre-for-Developmental-Neurobiology-appointed.aspx
Professor Oscar Marin has been appointed as the new Head of the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN) in the School of Biomedical Sciences, and will take up the role in July 2014.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/New-Head-of-the-MRC-Centre-for-Developmental-Neurobiology-appointed.aspxCelebrating King's Desmond Tutu Scholarshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Celebrating-Kings-Desmond-Tutu-Scholars-.aspx
On 4 December 2013, Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Principal (Education), hosted a reception and dinner at the Strand campus to celebrate the achievements of the 2012 and 2013 Desmond Tutu Scholars.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Celebrating-Kings-Desmond-Tutu-Scholars-.aspxNEWTON FELLOW AT INDIA INSTITUTEhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-India-Institute-to-host-Indian-legal-scholar-as-Newton-International-Fellow.aspx
Dr Sandipto Dasgupta, a prominent Indian legal scholar from Harvard University, has been awarded a Newton International Fellowship to study at King's India Institute next year.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-India-Institute-to-host-Indian-legal-scholar-as-Newton-International-Fellow.aspxPress ReleaseNine new scholarships for MSc Global Mental Healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/MSc-Global-Mental-Health-scholarships.aspx
King's College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have been awarded £355,276 by Janssen Pharmaceutica to fund nine new scholarships for the MSc in Global Mental Health for the 2014-18 academic years.Fri, 06 Dec 2013 10:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/MSc-Global-Mental-Health-scholarships.aspxRabbi Lord Sacks appointed Professor at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/rabbilordsacks.aspx
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks has been appointed Professor of Law, Ethics and the Bible at King's College London, deepening his long-standing relationship with King's after stepping down from the role of Chief Rabbi in September 2013.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/rabbilordsacks.aspxNumber of people with dementia to rise to 135m by 2050http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Number-of-people-with-dementia-to-rise-to-135m-by-2050.aspx
A new report, by researchers at King's College London and Alzheimer's Disease International, reveals that the number of people living with dementia worldwide in 2013 is now estimated at 44 million, reaching 76 million in 2030 and 135 million by 2050.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/Number-of-people-with-dementia-to-rise-to-135m-by-2050.aspxPartnership with PUHSChttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-partners-with-Peking-University-Health-Sciences-Center.aspx
King's College London has signed a partnership this week with Peking University Health Sciences Center (PUHSC), as part of an initiative to expand collaborative activities in China and build links for medical research and education.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/12-December/Kings-partners-with-Peking-University-Health-Sciences-Center.aspxNew gene discovery for common form of ALShttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/New-gene-discovery-for-common-form-of-Motor-Neurone-Disease-.aspx
Research led by King's College London has identified a new genetic variant, located on chromosome 17, associated with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND).Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/December/New-gene-discovery-for-common-form-of-Motor-Neurone-Disease-.aspxModafinil could help fight depressionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/Modafinil-could-help-fight-depression.aspx
A new study has concluded that taking the drug modafinil, typically used to treat sleep disorders, in combination with antidepressants reduces the severity of depression more effectively than taking antidepressants alone.Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/Modafinil-could-help-fight-depression.aspxKing's to follow record-breaking Nile expeditionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-to-follow-record-breaking-Nile-expedition.aspx
Explorer Levison Wood will embark on an epic year-long challenge on 1 December 2013 – to become the first person to successfully walk the entire length of the River Nile – and King's Department of Geography will be with him every step of the way.Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-to-follow-record-breaking-Nile-expedition.aspxKing's College London appoints new Vice-Principal (International)http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-College-London-appoints-new-Vice-Principal-(International).aspx
King's College London has appointed Dr Joanna Newman as its new Vice-Principal (International). Dr Newman has been Director of the UK Higher Education International Unit at Universities UK (UUK) since March 2011.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-College-London-appoints-new-Vice-Principal-(International).aspxDirector of King's Policy Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-College-London-appoints-Dr-Jonathan-Grant-as-Director-of-Kings-Policy-Institute.aspx
King's College London has appointed Dr Jonathan Grant as Director of King's Policy Institute. Dr Grant is a senior leader and innovator with over ten years' senior management and leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector in a variety of research,strategic analysis and policy roles.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-College-London-appoints-Dr-Jonathan-Grant-as-Director-of-Kings-Policy-Institute.aspxBritish scientists to trial potential HIV curehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/British-scientists-to-trial-potential-HIV-cure.aspx
Scientists and clinicians from five leading UK universities, including King's College London, will begin a groundbreaking trial next year to test a possible cure for HIV infection.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/British-scientists-to-trial-potential-HIV-cure.aspxEnterprise Connecthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Sustainability,-Managing-Risk-and-Embracing-Change.aspx
The King's Commercialisation Institute hosted three inspiring entrepreneurs on 13 November as they spoke to another audience of budding entrepreneurs about sustainability, managing risk and embracing change as part of the Enterprise Connect series of seminars.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Sustainability,-Managing-Risk-and-Embracing-Change.aspxSecuring the cultural legacy of London 2012http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Securing-the-cultural-legacy-of-London-2012.aspx
The UK could and should be doing more to learn from, and develop, the cultural legacy of London 2012 - and the time to act is now to ensure that valuable learning from this, and other major events, is not lost, says a report published today by King's College London.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Securing-the-cultural-legacy-of-London-2012.aspxDesmond Tutu visits King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Desmond-Tutu-visits-Kings.aspx
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah visited King's on Tuesday 19 November to mark the refurbishment and new use of Tutu's, the former KCLSU nightclub space in the Macadam Building at the Strand.Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Desmond-Tutu-visits-Kings.aspxKing's to host new training centres for tomorrow's engineers and scientistshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-training-centres.aspx
King's College London will share a £350 million investment for PhD training for tomorrow's engineers and scientists, Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts, has announced today.Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-training-centres.aspxHealthy lifestyle may increase likelihood of healthy pregnancyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Healthy-lifestyle-before-conception-may-increase-likelihood-of-a-healthy-pregnancy.aspx
Leading a healthy lifestyle in the months prior to conception as well as during pregnancy could potentially decrease the chance of complications such as pre-eclampsia or premature birth, according to a new study led by scientists at King's College London.Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Healthy-lifestyle-before-conception-may-increase-likelihood-of-a-healthy-pregnancy.aspxCelebrating the King's Awards 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Celebrating-the-Kings-Awards-2013.aspx
Staff, students and alumni came together to celebrate success at the seventh annual King's Awards. More than 150 people attended the King's Awards ceremony on Wednesday 20 November at the Strand Campus.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Celebrating-the-Kings-Awards-2013.aspxCanada Water development approvedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Canada-Water-development-approved.aspx
The Mayor of London has given final approval to King's College London to proceed with its plans to develop the former location of Mulberry Business Park at Canada Water.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Canada-Water-development-approved.aspxGlobal role for Britain in reformed EUhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Creating-a-global-role-for-Britain-in-a-reformed-Europe.aspx
The Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), John Cridland CBE, will be presenting and discussing the key findings of the CBI's recent detailed report on the relationship between the UK and the EU at King's on Thursday 28th November, as part of the King's Policy Institute's 'Europe in Crisis' project.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Creating-a-global-role-for-Britain-in-a-reformed-Europe.aspxWISE Lifetime Achievement Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/prof-kuipers-receives-WISE-award.aspx
Elizabeth Kuipers, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King's College London, has received the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Lifetime Achievement award.Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/prof-kuipers-receives-WISE-award.aspxKing's report on student expectationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-report-on-student-expectations.aspx
Research commissioned by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) sheds new light on what students perceive as value for money, and what is important to them.Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-report-on-student-expectations.aspxOnline exhibition explores the making of a biotechnology drughttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Online-exhibition-explores-the-making-of-a-biotechnology-drug.aspx
The life story of a biotechnology drug: Alemtuzumab launched to coincide with the FDA's review of the Multiple Sclerosis treatmentMon, 18 Nov 2013 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Online-exhibition-explores-the-making-of-a-biotechnology-drug.aspxBulimia and the brain: responses to body image and foodhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/Bulimia-and-the-brain-responses-to-body-image-and-food.aspx
Brains of women with bulimia respond differently to women without bulimia when shown images of slim women. Both groups responded similarly to pictures of food, according to a study led by researchers at King's.Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/Bulimia-and-the-brain-responses-to-body-image-and-food.aspxSir John Major receives honorary doctoratehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Sir-John-Major-receives-honorary-doctorate.aspx
Former Prime Minister Sir John Major KG CH was one of six distinguished recipients to be awarded an honorary doctorate of King's College London at the College's 2013 Honorary Degree Ceremony, held on 12 November in the Chapel at King's Strand Campus.Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Sir-John-Major-receives-honorary-doctorate.aspxMaths Competitionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Maths-schools-announce-competition-winners.aspx
The winners of a mathematics competition, run in parallel by the King's College London Mathematics School and the Exeter Mathematics School, were awarded their prizes by the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, in a ceremony held on Thursday 7 November at the Department for Education.Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Maths-schools-announce-competition-winners.aspxKing's International Development Institute Launchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-International-Development-Institute-Launch-Conference.aspx
China will be the leading global economic power over the next 20 years, but the USA has the right ideas about the economy and the best job prospects, according to new research into public attitudes in the emerging markets.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/Kings-International-Development-Institute-Launch-Conference.aspxIoP receives £5m to advance personalised treatment for schizophreniahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/IoP-receives-5m-to-advance-personalised-treatment-for-schizophrenia.aspx
The Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London has been awarded £5m from the Medical Research Council to set up a research consortium to advance personalised medicine for schizophrenia.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/IoP-receives-5m-to-advance-personalised-treatment-for-schizophrenia.aspxNew zebrafish aquarium launched at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/New-zebrafish-aquarium-launched-at-Kings-.aspx
Today Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE officially opened a new state-of-the-art zebrafish research facility at King's – one of the largest standalone zebrafish facilities in Europe.Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/New-zebrafish-aquarium-launched-at-Kings-.aspxPrince of Wales recognises the 'vital' work of nurseshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Prince-of-Wales-recognises-the-vital-work-of-nurses.aspx
HRH the Prince of Wales hosted a morning reception for the 2013 Nursing Times Awards shortlisted nominees, including staff and students from King's, at his home, Clarence House.Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Prince-of-Wales-recognises-the-vital-work-of-nurses.aspxWorld first pre-eclampsia test could save hundreds of babieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/World-first-pre-eclampsia-test-could-save-hundreds-of-babies.aspx
The lives of hundreds of babies a year in the UK could be saved thanks to a rapid blood test that can accurately diagnose pre-eclampsia for the first time.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/World-first-pre-eclampsia-test-could-save-hundreds-of-babies.aspxIoP scientists identified as 'highly influential biomedical researchers'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/IoP-scientists-identified-as-highly-influential-biomedical-researchers.aspx
Three scientists from King's College London Institute of Psychiatry have been identified as 'highly influential biomedical researchers 1996–2011' in a paper published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation.Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/Nov/IoP-scientists-identified-as-highly-influential-biomedical-researchers.aspxDickson Poon School of Law welcomes Lord Judgehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Dickson-Poon-School-of-Law-welcomes-Lord-Judge.aspx
Lord Judge has joined The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London as a Dickson Poon Distinguished Visitor for 2013/14.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Dickson-Poon-School-of-Law-welcomes-Lord-Judge.aspxNew drug for Parkinson's shows promisehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/New-drug-for-Parkinsons-shows-promise.aspx
Up to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson's disease and more than 50% of them will experience psychosis (mainly hallucinations and delusions) at some time. Pimavanserin, a new non-dopaminergic drug, may offer the first safe and effective treatment for these psychotic symptoms.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/11-November/New-drug-for-Parkinsons-shows-promise.aspxPope presents Dean with Ratzinger Prizehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Pope-presents-Dean-of-Kings-College-London-with-Ratzinger-Prize.aspx
The Reverend Canon Professor Richard Burridge, Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation has been presented with the 2013 Ratzinger Prize by Pope Francis.Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Pope-presents-Dean-of-Kings-College-London-with-Ratzinger-Prize.aspxNew contemporary history of Whitehall study beginshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Civil-Service-from-Thatcher-to-Brown-–-new-contemporary-history-of-Whitehall-study-begins.aspx
Many of the debates about Whitehall's future have their origins in the past. The central Civil Service (Whitehall) has undergone vast changes since 1979. People, tools and technology, jobs and public profile are all very different to three decades ago, but how different?Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Civil-Service-from-Thatcher-to-Brown-–-new-contemporary-history-of-Whitehall-study-begins.aspxNew class of drug shows promise for treating asthma and COPDhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/New-class-of-drug-shows-promise-for-treating-asthma-and-COPD.aspx
Scientists have developed a new drug (RPL554) that could treat obstructive airway diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in two ways at once, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/New-class-of-drug-shows-promise-for-treating-asthma-and-COPD.aspxCancer imaging centres get £35m boosthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Cancer-imaging-centres-get-35m-boost.aspx
The Comprehensive Cancer Imaging Centre (CCIC) at King's College London and University College London is among four centres to receive a funding injection of £35m to develop cutting-edge imaging technologies for basic and clinical cancer research.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Cancer-imaging-centres-get-35m-boost.aspxSeven new markers discovered for hard-to-treat breast cancerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Seven-new-markers-discovered-for-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer.aspx
Pioneering research from Breakthrough Breast Cancer scientists has discovered seven molecular markers that contribute to the behaviour of triple negative breast cancers, revealing new insight into this aggressive sub-type of the disease.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Seven-new-markers-discovered-for-hard-to-treat-breast-cancer.aspxKing's Maths Department's modelling underpins new Pensions Policy Institute reporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-Maths-Departments-modelling-underpins-new-Pensions-Policy-Institute-report.aspx
A new report on the levels of pension contributions needed to obtain an adequate retirement income is based on a 'stochastic[1]' model developed by the Department of Mathematics at King's.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-Maths-Departments-modelling-underpins-new-Pensions-Policy-Institute-report.aspxKing's researcher participating in BBC WW1 projecthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-researcher-chosen-to-participate-in-BBCs-World-War-One-at-Home-project.aspx
Dr Helen McCartney, Defence Studies, has been selected as one of the researchers who will participate in the BBC's 'World War One at Home' project, it was announced today.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-researcher-chosen-to-participate-in-BBCs-World-War-One-at-Home-project.aspxLCP - first randomised trialhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/LCP---first-randomised-trial.aspx
The first randomised trial to test the effectiveness of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) programme, developed and implemented widely to support patients as they near death, has found little clinical benefit compared with standard care for cancer patients dying in hospital.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/LCP---first-randomised-trial.aspxCelebrating Ada Lovelace Day at the IoPhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/celebrating-ada.aspx
To mark Ada Lovelace Day 2013, IoP students and researchers attended the Royal Society & Medical Research Council (MRC) Women in Science Wikipedia edit-a-thon.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/celebrating-ada.aspxNew Doctoral Training Partnershiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/New-Doctoral-Training-Partnership-announced-for-arts--humanities-postgraduates.aspx
King's College London, the School of Advanced Study, University of London (SAS), and University College London (UCL) have today announced that they have been awarded over £18 million by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to form the London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP); a joint venture between the three institutions.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/New-Doctoral-Training-Partnership-announced-for-arts--humanities-postgraduates.aspxPolicy 'Tsars': more accountability neededhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Policy-Tsars-more-accountability-needed.aspx
A new code of practice is launched today (Tuesday 15 October) to improve the way Independent Policy Advisers to government – or 'tsars' - are appointed.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Policy-Tsars-more-accountability-needed.aspxEuropean Commission funds research into 'hidden nature' of codeine misusehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/New-research-into-hidden-nature-of-codeine-misuse.aspx
European Commission funds research into 'hidden nature' of codeine misuseMon, 14 Oct 2013 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/New-research-into-hidden-nature-of-codeine-misuse.aspxCancer in EU cost €126 billion in 2009http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Cancer-in-EU-cost-€126-billion-in-2009.aspx
A team of researchers, including scientists from King's College London, has found that the total cost of cancer in the EU in 2009 was €126 billion, with cancer in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK together accounting for just over two-thirds of this cost (€83 billion).Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Cancer-in-EU-cost-€126-billion-in-2009.aspxStroke rates have fallen, study findshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Stroke-rates-have-fallen,-study-finds.aspx
The number of people suffering a stroke has steadily declined by forty per cent over the last 16 years, according to a major study by researchers at King's College London.Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Stroke-rates-have-fallen,-study-finds.aspxTutu birthday celebrationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Tutu-birthday-celebrations.aspx
The Reverend Professor Richard Burridge, Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation, attended a series of events in South Africa over the weekend to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, and the 80th birthday of his wife, Leah Tutu.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Tutu-birthday-celebrations.aspx£15m funding injection for Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospitalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/15m-funding-injection-for-Cancer-Centre-at-Guys-Hospital.aspx
The Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science, has announced that King's College London will receive £15m to develop a Research and Innovation Hub within the new Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital, which is being developed by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Guy's & St Thomas' Charity and Dimbleby Cancer Care.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/15m-funding-injection-for-Cancer-Centre-at-Guys-Hospital.aspxDepression and poor diet during pregnancy 'can affect child cognitive function'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Depression-and-poor-diet-during-pregnancy-can-affect-child-cognitive-function.aspx
New research led by King's College London shows that women who are depressed during pregnancy are more likely to have an unhealthy diet – which can negatively impact on their children's cognitive functioning in later life.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Depression-and-poor-diet-during-pregnancy-can-affect-child-cognitive-function.aspxSchool body image lessons improve teen body esteemhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/school-body-image-lessons-improve-teen-body-esteem.aspx
Training teachers to deliver body image lessons to teenagers in schools could help improve body esteem and reduce the risk of eating disorders, according to new research by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/school-body-image-lessons-improve-teen-body-esteem.aspxMuscle wasting in critically ill patients: a major breakthroughhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Muscle-wasting-in-critically-ill-patients-a-major-breakthrough.aspx
A ground breaking study by a team of researchers, including scientists from King's College London, provides insights into why patients' muscles 'waste away' on intensive care units, and how it can be prevented and treated.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Muscle-wasting-in-critically-ill-patients-a-major-breakthrough.aspxMichael Levitt wins Nobel Prize for Chemistryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Nobel-Prize-for-Chemistry.aspx
King's College London is today celebrating the award of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to its alumnus Professor Michael Levitt FRS.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Nobel-Prize-for-Chemistry.aspxAircraft noise linked to higher rates of heart disease and strokehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Aircraft-noise-linked-to-higher-rates-of-heart-disease-and-stroke-near-Heathrow.aspx
Risks of hospital admissions and deaths from stroke and heart disease are higher in areas with high levels of aircraft noise, according to a study by researchers at King's College London and Imperial College London.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Aircraft-noise-linked-to-higher-rates-of-heart-disease-and-stroke-near-Heathrow.aspxToddlers' brain-wiring develops to accommodate new wordshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Toddlers-brain-wiring-develops-to-accommodate-new-words.aspx
Researchers from King's College London and Brown University have identified how the 'wiring' in toddlers' brains develops to successfully learn language. The study is published in The Journal of Neuroscience.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Toddlers-brain-wiring-develops-to-accommodate-new-words.aspxPeter Higgs awarded Nobel Prize in Physicshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Peter-Higgs-awarded-Nobel-Prize-in-Physics.aspx
King's College London is today celebrating the award of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Physics to its alumnus, Fellow and Honorary Doctor Professor Peter Ware Higgs CH CBE FRS FRSE FKC, jointly with François Englert.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Peter-Higgs-awarded-Nobel-Prize-in-Physics.aspxPeople with mental health problems at high risk of being victims of crimehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/People-with-mental-health-problems-at-high-risk-of-being-victims-of-crime.aspx
People with mental health problems are more likely to become victims of crime than the general population, according to new research.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/People-with-mental-health-problems-at-high-risk-of-being-victims-of-crime.aspxKing's climbs in THE World University Rankingshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-climbs-in-THE-World-University-Rankings.aspx
King's College London has risen 19 places to 38th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-14, in association with Thomson Reuters, published today.Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Kings-climbs-in-THE-World-University-Rankings.aspx'Air guitar' articles highlight King's researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Air-guitar-articles-highlight-research-from-Kings-Music-Department---------.aspx
The media spotlight has fallen on a new joint research initiative between King's College London's Music Department, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and Royal Holloway, as part of the AHRC-funded Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practice.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Air-guitar-articles-highlight-research-from-Kings-Music-Department---------.aspxThe Constructivist Realist – Celebrating Prof Sir Lawrence Freedmanhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/The-Constructivist-Realist-–-Celebrating-Prof-Sir-Lawrence-Freedman.aspx
A major scholarly conference at King's on Friday (27 September) celebrated the academic life and work of Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman, Vice-Principal (Strategy & Development) at King's and one of the world's leading authorities on war and international politics.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/The-Constructivist-Realist-–-Celebrating-Prof-Sir-Lawrence-Freedman.aspx'Critical gaps' in breast cancer researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Critical-gaps-in-breast-cancer-research.aspx
Critical gaps in breast cancer research could see the loss of around 185,000* lives by 2030 if they are not urgently addressed, according to a major new study co-authored by researchers from King's College London.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/10-October/Critical-gaps-in-breast-cancer-research.aspxInjectable opioid treatment for chronic heroin addiction more cost-effective than oral methadonehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Injectable-opioid-treatment-for-chronic-heroin-addiction-more-cost-effective-than-oral-methadone.aspx
Supervised injectable opiate treatments are more cost-effective than optimised oral methadone treatment for chronic heroin addiction, according to new research from King's College London.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/October/Injectable-opioid-treatment-for-chronic-heroin-addiction-more-cost-effective-than-oral-methadone.aspxTake Care: supporting carers of patients undergoing chemotherapyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/New-research-published-Take-Care-understanding-the-needs-of-carers.aspx
New research on the needs of carers who support patients during chemotherapy, carried out by the School's Supportive Cancer Care Research Group, was published last week. A short film detailing their findings has also been released.Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/New-research-published-Take-Care-understanding-the-needs-of-carers.aspxAthena SWAN Bronze Award given to King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Athena-SWAN-Bronze-Award-given-to-Kings.aspx
King's College London's commitment to gender equality in science disciplines has been recognised by the Athena SWAN Charter with the successful renewal of its Bronze Award.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Athena-SWAN-Bronze-Award-given-to-Kings.aspx'The Importance of Innovation'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Enterprise-Connect-Autumn-Reception-The-Importance-of-Innovation.aspx
King's Commercialisation Institute welcomed Levi Roots, entrepreneur and Dragon's Den winner, and Lee McQueen, winner of series 4 of The Apprentice, to the Enterprise Connect Autumn Reception, at King's College London on 18 September.Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Enterprise-Connect-Autumn-Reception-The-Importance-of-Innovation.aspxFuture of mental health services rely on innovative training and recruitmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Future-of-mental-health-services-rely-on-innovative-training-and-recruitment.aspx
Future of mental health services rely on innovative training and recruitmentTue, 24 Sep 2013 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Future-of-mental-health-services-rely-on-innovative-training-and-recruitment.aspxThe future of mental health serviceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/The-future-of-mental-health-services.aspx
Mental health services must act to avoid sleepwalking into the future, according to a new report by the Mental Health Foundation. The year-long Inquiry was co-chaired by Professor Dinesh Bhugra from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/The-future-of-mental-health-services.aspxNew method of identifying people at a high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/New-method-of-identifying-people-at-a-high-risk-of-developing-rheumatoid-arthritis.aspx
Researchers at King's College London and the University of Manchester, funded by Arthritis Research UK, have developed a new method to identify people that are at a very high-risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, using a simple blood test and information about their smoking habits.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/New-method-of-identifying-people-at-a-high-risk-of-developing-rheumatoid-arthritis.aspxWorld Alzheimer Report 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/World-Alzheimers-Report-2013.aspx
The report, produced by a team of researchers led by Prof Martin Prince at King's College London, reveals the global Alzheimer's epidemic is creating a shortage of caregivers and highlights the lack of support for family members.Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/World-Alzheimers-Report-2013.aspxNovel gene discovery could lead to new HIV treatmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Novel-gene-discovery-could-lead-to-new-HIV-treatments.aspx
A team of researchers led by King's College London has for the first time identified a new gene which may have the ability to prevent HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from spreading after it enters the body.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Novel-gene-discovery-could-lead-to-new-HIV-treatments.aspxEcuador Scholarship Agreementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/Kings-signs-scholarship-agreement-with-SENESCYT-Ecuador.aspx
King's College London has signed a scholarship agreement this week with SENESCYT, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, following a visit earlier this year by Hector Rodriguez, Deputy Secretary of State for Higher Education.Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/Kings-signs-scholarship-agreement-with-SENESCYT-Ecuador.aspxYeoh Tiong Lay Malaysia celebrationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-celebrates-Yeoh-Tiong-Lay-Centre-gift-at-event-in-Kuala-Lumpur.aspx
Tan Sri Dato' Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay and his family hosted the Principal & President of King's College London, Professor Sir Rick Trainor, and special guests at an evening of celebrations last night at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Kuala Lumpur to mark the Yeoh family's recent £7 million gift to King's.Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-celebrates-Yeoh-Tiong-Lay-Centre-gift-at-event-in-Kuala-Lumpur.aspxMaths schools launch competitionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-College-London-and-Exeter-Mathematics-Schools-launch-challenging-competition-for-talented-students.aspx
Year 10 and 11 pupils in London and the South West of England are invited to tackle some famous and challenging mathematical problems as part of a competition run in parallel by the King's College London and Exeter specialist mathematics schools.Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-College-London-and-Exeter-Mathematics-Schools-launch-challenging-competition-for-talented-students.aspxKing's shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-shortlisted-for-the-Times-Higher-Education-Awards.aspx
King's has been shortlisted for two Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. Now in their ninth year, the THE Awards represent a unique and high-profile opportunity to celebrate the excellence and amazing achievements of UK higher education institutions.Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-shortlisted-for-the-Times-Higher-Education-Awards.aspxPatient involvement in research boosts study successhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/Patient-involvement-in-research-boosts-study-success.aspx
Involving patients in the design and implementation of research programmes increases the likelihood of studies recruiting to target, according to a new study by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/September/Patient-involvement-in-research-boosts-study-success.aspxKing's College London ranked in top 20 in worldhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-College-London-ranked-in-top-20-in-world.aspx
King's College London is ranked 19th= in the world in the QS World University Rankings of the top 800 global higher education institutions published today (10 September 2013). King's retains its position of 6th in the UK for the third year running.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Kings-College-London-ranked-in-top-20-in-world.aspx'Poverty of aspiration' largely a mythhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Poverty-of-aspiration-largely-a-myth.aspx
Most poor children in England do not suffer from a 'poverty of aspiration' which limits their ambitions, according to research at King's College London, which analysed the views of thousands of young people.Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/09-September/Poverty-of-aspiration-largely-a-myth.aspxKing's Cultural Institute Enquiry to explore integration of arts with major national eventshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Kings-Cultural-Institute-enquiry-to-explore-integration-of-arts-with-major-national-events.aspx
Following the success of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, King's Cultural Institute is undertaking its first Cultural Enquiry into the role that the UK's vibrant arts and cultural sector can play in adding value to sporting and major national events in the future.Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Kings-Cultural-Institute-enquiry-to-explore-integration-of-arts-with-major-national-events.aspxStudy shows midwife-led care leads to better outcomeshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Study-shows-midwife-led-care-leads-to-better-outcomes-.aspx
Maternity care that involves a midwife as the main care provider leads to better outcomes for most women, according to a systematic review led by King's researchers and published in The Cochrane Library.Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Study-shows-midwife-led-care-leads-to-better-outcomes-.aspxHeart's own stem cells offer hope for new treatment of heart failurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Hearts-own-stem-cells-offer-hope-for-new-treatment-of-heart-failure.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have for the first time highlighted the natural regenerative capacity of a group of stem cells that reside in the heart. This new study shows that these cells are responsible for repairing and regenerating muscle tissue damaged by a heart attack which leads to heart failure.Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Hearts-own-stem-cells-offer-hope-for-new-treatment-of-heart-failure.aspxBirmingham: Mock terror attackhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Mock-terror-attack-provides-valuable-new-insights-into-emergency-responses.aspx
Thursday 15th August 2013: A simulated terrorist attack in Birmingham city centre today involved researchers from King's College London analysing the reaction of around 150 volunteer participants. The King's study forms part of a research project looking at public responses to extreme events. It will help identify practices and procedures that can make emergency response more effective.Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Mock-terror-attack-provides-valuable-new-insights-into-emergency-responses.aspxBrain scans could predict response to antipsychotic medicationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/August/Brain-scans-antipsychotic-medication.aspx
Researchers from King's College London and the University of Nottingham have identified neuroimaging markers in the brain which could help predict whether people with psychosis respond to antipsychotic medications or not.Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/August/Brain-scans-antipsychotic-medication.aspxThe science behind solving serious crimehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/The-science-behind-solving-serious-crime.aspx
King's has been at the cutting edge of forensic science for many years, working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to develop innovative techniques and test new methods to collect and analyse evidence in criminal cases. This month King's has strengthened this relationship and entered into a strategic alliance with the MPS, which will enable researchers to develop ever more effective ways to investigate serious crime.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/The-science-behind-solving-serious-crime.aspxKing's equal top for PhD completion rateshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Kings-equal-top-for-PhD-completion-rates.aspx
Recently released data from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) shows that King's College London is equal top in England (with Queen Mary, University of London) for its PhD completion rates with 86.8% of its full time research degree starters qualifying with a research degree within seven years, against a national average in England of 72.9%.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/08-August/Kings-equal-top-for-PhD-completion-rates.aspxSalisbury Cathedral appointment for King's Deanhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Salisbury-Cathedral-honour-for-Kings-Dean.aspx
The Revd Professor Richard A. Burridge, Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation, has accepted an invitation from the Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, to be appointed both Canon Theologian and Sarum Canon at Salisbury Cathedral.Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Salisbury-Cathedral-honour-for-Kings-Dean.aspxProf Allan Young to head up new IoP Centre for Affective Disordershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/August/Prof-Allan-Young-to-head-up-new-IoP-Centre-for-Affective-Disorders.aspx
King's College London Institute of Psychiatry is delighted to announce that Professor Allan Young has joined the Institute to head up the new Centre for Affective Disorders - a centre of excellence focusing on mood and anxiety disorders.Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/August/Prof-Allan-Young-to-head-up-new-IoP-Centre-for-Affective-Disorders.aspxNew Dean of Medical Educationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/New-Dean-of-Medical-Education.aspx
King's College London has appointed Professor Stuart Carney as Dean of Medical Education and Head of the Division of Medical Education, a new full-time academic leadership role, with effect from 1 October 2013.Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/New-Dean-of-Medical-Education.aspxNurses forced to 'ration' carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/nurses-forced-to-ration-care.aspx
Most ward nurses say they are forced to ration care, and not do or complete certain aspects of it — including adequate monitoring of patients — because they do not have enough time, according to research by the National Nursing Research Unit (NNRU) in the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery at King's College London.Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/nurses-forced-to-ration-care.aspxLouise Howard awarded prestigious NIHR Research Professorshiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Louise-Howard-NIHR-Research-Professorship.aspx
In a first for the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London and King's Health Partners, King's researcher Professor Louise Howard has been awarded a prestigious National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Professorship.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Louise-Howard-NIHR-Research-Professorship.aspxNovelist appointed as Creative Entrepreneur in Residencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Novelist-appointed-as-Creative-Entrepreneur-in-Residence.aspx
The novelist Tony White, who is best known for his critically acclaimed London-based novel Foxy-T (Faber and Faber) has been appointed Creative Entrepreneur in Residence at King's College London, as part of a programme run by Creativeworks London.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Novelist-appointed-as-Creative-Entrepreneur-in-Residence.aspxPeople with mental health problems hit harder by recessionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/People-with-mental-health-problems-hit-harder-by-recession.aspx
Since the start of the recession, the rate of unemployment for people with mental health problems has risen more than twice as much than for people without mental health problems, according to new research from King's College London.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/People-with-mental-health-problems-hit-harder-by-recession.aspxKing's scientists shine in heart research competitionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-scientists-shine-in-heart-research-competition.aspx
Scientists from King's College London have won 'Video of the Year' in a national image and video competition run by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-scientists-shine-in-heart-research-competition.aspxChina: Dementia warninghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Over-90-percent-of-dementia-cases-in-China-are-undetected.aspx
An international team of researchers has found that over 90 percent of dementia cases in China go undetected, with a high level of undiagnosed dementia in rural areas.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Over-90-percent-of-dementia-cases-in-China-are-undetected.aspxGoogle doodle celebrates Rosalind Franklinhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Google-doodle-celebrates-life-and-work-of-Rosalind-Franklin.aspx
Today's Google doodle celebrates the 93rd birthday of King's DNA scientist Rosalind Franklin, whose research led to the discovery of the structure of DNA.Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Google-doodle-celebrates-life-and-work-of-Rosalind-Franklin.aspxNew Sackler Institute and Chair for Translational Neurodevelopment at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Sackler-Institute-and-Chair-for-Translational-Neurodevelopment-at-Kings.aspx
King's College London has received a transformative gift from the Dr. Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation to establish the Dr. Mortimer D. Sackler Chair in Translational Neurodevelopment and the Sackler Institute for Translational Neurodevelopment.Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Sackler-Institute-and-Chair-for-Translational-Neurodevelopment-at-Kings.aspxTrout develop tolerance to heavily polluted waterhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Trout-develop-tolerance-to-heavily-polluted-water.aspx
New research from King's College London and the University of Exeter has shown how a population of brown trout can survive in the contaminated waters of the River Hayle in Cornwall where metal concentrations are so high they would be lethal to fish from unpolluted sites. The team believe this is due to changes in the expression of their genes.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Trout-develop-tolerance-to-heavily-polluted-water.aspxLifetime Achievement Award for Prof Howlinhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/INSAR-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.aspx
Professor Patricia Howlin at King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, has been awarded the 2013 INSAR Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Autism Spectrum Disorder research and services.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/INSAR-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.aspxRenewal of Johns Hopkins collaborationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Renewal-of-our-collaboration-with-Johns-Hopkins-.aspx
Last week King's Health Partners and Johns Hopkins Medicine in the United States agreed to renew an international collaboration in research, education and clinical services, as well as the successful staff exchange programme between the two organisations.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Renewal-of-our-collaboration-with-Johns-Hopkins-.aspxKing's Doctorate and Fellowship for Katherine Graingerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Doctorate-and-Fellowship-for-Katherine-Grainger-.aspx
One of the UK's most distinguished sportswomen, the rower Katherine Grainger CBE, was awarded her PhD in Law by King's College London at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday 23 July.Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Doctorate-and-Fellowship-for-Katherine-Grainger-.aspxDental experts highlight gaps in public knowledge of tooth decayhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Dental-experts-highlight-gaps-in-public-knowledge-of-tooth-decay.aspx
A group of leading dental experts today highlighted the need for further education about tooth decay at a public health level and called for a collaborative approach to improving dental health practices across Europe.Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Dental-experts-highlight-gaps-in-public-knowledge-of-tooth-decay.aspxScientists identify key to learning new wordshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Scientists-identify-key-to-learning-new-words.aspx
For the first time, scientists at King's College London have identified how a pathway in the brain which is unique to humans allows us to learn new words.Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Scientists-identify-key-to-learning-new-words.aspxDean of King's College London awarded Ratzinger Prizehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Dean-of-Kings-is-awarded-Ratzinger-Prize.aspx
The Reverend Professor Richard Burridge, Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation, has been named as one of the two recipients of the 2013 Ratzinger Prize.Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Dean-of-Kings-is-awarded-Ratzinger-Prize.aspxKing's awarded £2.5m to build computer model of epileptic brainhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/computer-model-of-epileptic-brain.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have been awarded £2.52 million by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) to build a computational model of the brain networks involved in epilepsy.Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/computer-model-of-epileptic-brain.aspxEczema may play key role in development of food allergy in infantshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Eczema-may-play-key-role-in-development-of-food-allergy-in-infants.aspx
A breakdown of the skin barrier and inflammation in the skin that occurs in eczema could play a key role in triggering food sensitivity in babies, a new study reveals.Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Eczema-may-play-key-role-in-development-of-food-allergy-in-infants.aspxIoP scientist receives prestigious 2013 Klerman Prize Honorable Mentionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Klerman-Prize-Honorable-Mention.aspx
Dr Andrea Danese, MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre and Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has been recognized by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD) for exceptional clinical research.Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/Klerman-Prize-Honorable-Mention.aspxCentral weather portal for Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Central-weather-portal-for-London.aspx
A single, accessible weather portal should be created to make the most of London's wealth of weather data, according to scientists at King's College London.Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Central-weather-portal-for-London.aspxResearchers reveal how 'obesity gene' triggers weight gainhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/obesity-gene.aspx
A new study led by scientists at King's College London, UCL (University College London), and the Medical Research Council (MRC) shows that people with the obesity-risk FTO variant have higher circulating levels of the 'hunger hormone', ghrelin, in their blood. This means they start to feel hungry again soon after eating a meal.Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/obesity-gene.aspxResponse to the LCP review from King's palliative care expertshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Response-to-the-LCP-review-from-Kings-palliative-care-experts.aspx
The Liverpool Care Pathway should be phased out and replaced by individual end of life care plans, an independent review led by Baroness Julia Neuberger recommended today.Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Response-to-the-LCP-review-from-Kings-palliative-care-experts.aspxAnne Sebba: The Rise of the Woman Reporterhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Anne-Sebba-The-Rise-of-the-Woman-Reporter.aspx
In 1919 King's launched one of the first diplomas in Journalism that was open to both men and women. In an exclusive interview, Anne talks about her own career as a female reporter and discusses how important the Journalism Diploma was in propelling some of the first female reporters to the forefront of the action.Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Anne-Sebba-The-Rise-of-the-Woman-Reporter.aspxTaliban will try to 'retake' Helmand province, says reporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Taliban-will-try-to-retake-Helmand-province,-says-report.aspx
The Taliban will try to 'retake' the Afghan province of Helmand once foreign forces withdraw at the end of 2014, according to a study by academics from the Department of War Studies at King's College London, published today in the Chatham House journal International Affairs. The report also criticises British commanders for triggering 'a violent intensification of the insurgency' by sending thousands of soldiers to the province in 2006.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Taliban-will-try-to-retake-Helmand-province,-says-report.aspxKing's Welcomes Summer Fulbright Scholarshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Welcomes-Summer-Fulbright-Scholars.aspx
Following a very successful UK Fulbright Summer Institute at King's College London last summer the College has secured the prestigious programme for the years 2013 to 2015. This year the theme is "London and the British City - Past and Present" and it will run between 1 July and 19 July.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Welcomes-Summer-Fulbright-Scholars.aspxIoP hosts major summit to challenge stigma and discrimination in mental healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/stigma-summit.aspx
The SAPPHIRE Stigma Summit: 'sharing stories to stop stigma', with guest speakers Frank Bruno MBE and Norman Lamb MP, featured plenary sessions, a 'living library', films to counter stigma and an art auction curated by SAPPHIRE researcher Francesca Lassman.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/stigma-summit.aspxPerceptions are not reality: the top 10 we get wronghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Perceptions-are-not-reality-the-top-10-we-get-wrong.aspx
A new survey by Ipsos MORI for the Royal Statistical Society and King's College London highlights how wrong the British public can be on the make-up of the population and the scale of key social policy issues.Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Perceptions-are-not-reality-the-top-10-we-get-wrong.aspxRate of ageing may be determined in the womb and linked to birthweight, study revealshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Rate-of-ageing-may-be-determined-in-the-womb-and-linked-to-birthweight,-study-reveals.aspx
Scientists have found that key metabolites in blood – chemical 'fingerprints' left behind as a result of early molecular changes before birth or in infancy – could provide clues to a person's long-term overall health and rate of ageing in later life.Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Rate-of-ageing-may-be-determined-in-the-womb-and-linked-to-birthweight,-study-reveals.aspxSGDP celebrates 100 years of the MRChttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/100-years-of-the-MRC.aspx
In celebration of the Medical Research Council's 100th birthday, King's College London's Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre opened their doors to the public, to let them discover the science of what makes them 'them'.Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/July/100-years-of-the-MRC.aspxIndia: Defining a growth agendahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/India-Defining-a-growth-agenda.aspx
India must give a signal to the world that it is moving onto the path of a 'dynamic, invigorated economy' by being serious about a growth agenda and investment in infrastructure, jobs and training, according to a panel of high profile business leaders.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/India-Defining-a-growth-agenda.aspxAll young people should do maths to age 18 to prepare for today's workplacehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/All-young-people-should-do-maths-to-age-18-to-prepare-for-todays-workplace-.aspx
All young people should continue to study maths at least until they are 18, even if they have already gained a good GCSE in the subject, the Sutton Trust said today, because the GCSE curriculum fails to give them the practical skills they need in the modern workplace.Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/All-young-people-should-do-maths-to-age-18-to-prepare-for-todays-workplace-.aspxScience Gallery at King's College Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Science-Gallery-at-Kings-College-London.aspx
King's College London, one of the world's leading research and teaching universities based in the heart of the capital, has today outlined its intention to open an innovative venue for science and art collaboration in London Bridge following two capital funding awards totalling £7million.Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Science-Gallery-at-Kings-College-London.aspxKing's Africa Debates in Nairobihttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Africa-Debates-in-Nairobi.aspx
A lively session of the King's Africa Debates was held in Kenya's capital Nairobi last week, attended by over 300 people including leading opinion-formers from across the continent. The event was jointly organised by the African Leadership Centre of King's (ALC) and the University of Nairobi.Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Kings-Africa-Debates-in-Nairobi.aspxSummer School 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Summer-School-2013.aspx
Today sees the start of the 2013 King's College London Summer School, the annual summer undergraduate programme open to students from around the world. This is another record year for the Summer School with more courses on offer and more students applying and attending than in any previous year. Students from over 90 countries and over 200 UK and international universities will attend courses in the arts, business, health, law and social sciences.Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Summer-School-2013.aspxByron family view poet's swordstickhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Byron-family-view-poets-swordstick.aspx
The family of the Romantic poet Lord Byron were reunited with his swordstick, some of his important manuscripts and the 'spoils' he collected from the battlefield of Waterloo, at the opening of an important exhibition on Byron at King's College London on Monday 1 July.Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/07-July/Byron-family-view-poets-swordstick.aspxKing's academics awarded National Teaching Fellowshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-academics-awarded-National-Teaching-Fellowships.aspx
Two King's academics have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships , it was announced today. Professor Paul Blackmore, Director of King's Learning Institute, and Professor Mark Woolford, Director of Education at the Dental Institute, have both received Fellowships, awarded for excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-academics-awarded-National-Teaching-Fellowships.aspxSpecialist care helps develop relationship between mothers with severe mental illness and their newborn childrenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/mother-and-baby-unit.aspx
For mothers who are suffering from severe mental illness, interactions with babies significantly improve following specialist video-feedback and treatment on an inpatient Mother and Baby Unit, according to a study by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/mother-and-baby-unit.aspxNew brain treatments: proceed with carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New-brain-treatments-proceed-with-care.aspx
New technologies that can help people with serious disorders affecting the brain are needed, but must be used in ways that put the care and safety of patients first, says a report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New-brain-treatments-proceed-with-care.aspxKing's hosts Schools Minister and Pupils at prestigious Dux Awards Visit Dayhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-hosts-Schools-Minister-and-Pupils-at-prestigious-Dux-Awards-Visit-Day.aspx
On 25 June King's College London hosted over 70 hard-working Year 9 students, and their teachers, giving them a taste of what life is like at a leading university, through King's involvement in the prestigious Dux Awards Scheme, a joint initiative to raise aspirations run by the Department for Education and the Russell Group.Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-hosts-Schools-Minister-and-Pupils-at-prestigious-Dux-Awards-Visit-Day.aspxGenetic roots of migraine uncoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Genetic-roots-of-migraine-uncovered.aspx
In the largest ever study of migraines, researchers have found five genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine. This study opens new doors to understanding the cause and biological triggers that underlie migraine attacks.Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Genetic-roots-of-migraine-uncovered.aspxDepartment of Geography appoints leading climate change expertshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/-Department-of-Geography-appoints-leading-climate-change-experts.aspx
The Department of Geography, King's College London, has appointed two eminent professors in the field of climate-society interactions. Frans Berkhout will join the Department as Professor of Environment, Society and Climate, and Mike Hulme will take up a post as Professor of Climate and Culture.Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/-Department-of-Geography-appoints-leading-climate-change-experts.aspxTalking to the Talibanhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Talking-to-the-Taliban.aspx
A 'chaos of good intentions' is how experts from the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) at King's College London and the New America Foundation in Washington describe efforts at arbitration with the Taliban over the past few years.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Talking-to-the-Taliban.aspxHuman face holds clues to cancer developmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Human-face-holds-clues-to-cancer-development-.aspx
By studying the development of the face scientists at King's have identified a cell movement mechanism which could shed light on how cancer cells spread through the body, providing a target for possible treatments.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Human-face-holds-clues-to-cancer-development-.aspxAntibiotics increase eczema risk in children, study revealshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Antibiotics-increase-eczema-risk-in-children,-study-reveals.aspx
Use of antibiotics in early life may increase the risk of developing eczema by up to 40 per cent, according to a new study led by King's College London researchers, published today in the British Journal of Dermatology.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Antibiotics-increase-eczema-risk-in-children,-study-reveals.aspxIoP hosts international conference on DSM-5http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/international-conference-on-DSM-5.aspx
To mark the publication of 5th Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), the Institute of Psychiatry at King's hosted an international conference to debate the clinical, research, and public health implications of the DSM-5.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/international-conference-on-DSM-5.aspxInternships awarded at King's Cultural Challenge finalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/Internships-awarded-at-Kings-Cultural-Challenge-final.aspx
Twelve King's students set out their responses to questions facing the cultural sector in last week's final of King's Cultural Challenge, competing to win one of four paid internships with the V&A, Southbank Centre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/Internships-awarded-at-Kings-Cultural-Challenge-final.aspx'Intelligent and green' iPlayer records favourite TV in advance and reduces internet traffichttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Intelligent-and-green-iPlayer-records-favourite-TV-in-advance-and-reduces-internet-traffic.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have designed an internet-based digital recorder which can predict what a viewer will want to watch on catch-up TV. The device, which they have called 'SCORE', can be used from a television set or computer and significantly reduces Internet traffic and the overall carbon footprint of catch-up TV.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Intelligent-and-green-iPlayer-records-favourite-TV-in-advance-and-reduces-internet-traffic.aspxPoorly managed pain relief can have devastating consequences for addictshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/Pain-management-addicts.aspx
The mismanagement of pain in current and former addicts can have disastrous, life-threatening consequences, according to a report published today by researchers from King's College London commissioned by Action on Addiction.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/June/Pain-management-addicts.aspxKing's celebrates MRC centenaryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-celebrates-MRC-centenary-.aspx
King's College London will be taking part in a series of events to celebrate the centenary of the Medical Research Council (MRC).Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Kings-celebrates-MRC-centenary-.aspxNew, more accurate test for Down's syndrome developedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New,-more-accurate-test-for-Downs-syndrome-developed.aspx
Researchers at King's College London and King's College Hospital, part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, have developed a new, non-invasive blood test that can reliably detect whether or not an unborn baby has Down's syndrome.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New,-more-accurate-test-for-Downs-syndrome-developed.aspxStrategy for the Francis Crick Institute unveiledhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Strategy-for-the-Francis-Crick-Institute-unveiled.aspx
Sir Paul Nurse, Director of the Francis Crick Institute, unveiled the organisation's strategy yesterday at a topping out ceremony. The institute is a landmark partnership between three of the UK's leading universities: King's College London, UCL and Imperial College London, and three of its largest funders of biomedical research: the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Strategy-for-the-Francis-Crick-Institute-unveiled.aspxTwin research comes of agehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Twin-research-comes-of-age.aspx
Thanks to thousands of volunteer twins, scientists have discovered over 400 novel genes associated with over 30 diseases over the last two decades, marking a golden era in genetic discovery.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Twin-research-comes-of-age.aspxFrom Mumbai to Manchester: the differing impacts of urban livinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/From-Mumbai-to-Manchester-the-differing-impacts-of-urban-living-.aspx
New research by the Department of Social Science, Health and Medicine (SSHM) will examine how experiences of urban living shape the human body and brain.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/From-Mumbai-to-Manchester-the-differing-impacts-of-urban-living-.aspxWhat neurons look like - in the eyes of students, trainee scientists and leading neuroscientistshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/What-neurons-look-like.aspx
A new study has found marked differences in the drawings of neurons by undergraduate students, trainee scientists and leading neuroscience researchers, suggesting that research experience leads to different visual interpretations of brain cells.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/What-neurons-look-like.aspxNew centre will decipher roles of nature and nurture in human healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New-centre-will-decipher-roles-of-nature-and-nurture-in-human-health.aspx
A national research facility opening today will put the UK at the forefront of a revolution in health and medical research. The MRC-NIHR Phenome Centre, a collaboration between King's, Imperial College London and two analytical technology companies, will examine around 100,000 blood and urine samples every year.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/New-centre-will-decipher-roles-of-nature-and-nurture-in-human-health.aspxEnterprising Science to bring the subject to lifehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Enterprising-Science-programme-launched.aspx
King's College London, in partnership with the Science Museum and BP, has today launched Enterprising Science, the largest UK-wide science learning programme of its kind.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/06-June/Enterprising-Science-programme-launched.aspxKing's experts head to the Cheltenham Science Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-experts-head-to-the-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspx
King's academics will deliver a wide range of talks and events at The Times Cheltenham Science Festival this year.Fri, 31 May 2013 12:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-experts-head-to-the-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspxAvatar therapy helps silence voices in schizophreniahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Avatar-therapy-helps-silence-voices-in-schizophrenia.aspx
Professor Thomas Craig of King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) is leading a large scale randomised study to evaluate avatar therapy for schizophrenia.Wed, 29 May 2013 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Avatar-therapy-helps-silence-voices-in-schizophrenia.aspxLink between domestic violence and perinatal mental health disordershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Link-between-domestic-violence-and-perinatal-mental-health-disorders.aspx
Women who have mental health disorders around the time of birth are more likely to have previously experienced domestic violence, according to a study by King's College London and the University of Bristol.Wed, 29 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Link-between-domestic-violence-and-perinatal-mental-health-disorders.aspxByron's swordstick gives new meaning to 'Mad, bad and dangerous to know'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Byrons-swordstick-gives-new-meaning-to-Mad,-bad-and-dangerous-to-know.aspx
Lord Byron's swordstick will be publicly displayed for the first time in an exhibition at King's College London this summer.Thu, 23 May 2013 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Byrons-swordstick-gives-new-meaning-to-Mad,-bad-and-dangerous-to-know.aspxFirms reveal sought-after competencies in law graduateshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Firms-reveal-sought-after-competencies-in-law-graduates.aspx
Law firms rate 'global mindset', 'commercial awareness' and 'intellectual rigour' as highly prized competencies in graduates, finds new research conducted by King's College London in partnership with The Times.Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Firms-reveal-sought-after-competencies-in-law-graduates.aspxHay Festival: The Promise Of Stem Cells To Treat Human Diseasehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Hay-Festival-The-Promise-Of-Stem-Cells-To-Treat-Human-Disease.aspx
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA, King's will sponsor an annual 'King's College London Rosalind Franklin Lecture' at the Hay Festival of Literature, as part of its public engagement programme.Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Hay-Festival-The-Promise-Of-Stem-Cells-To-Treat-Human-Disease.aspxArchbishop Tutu returns to King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Archbishop-Tutu-returns-to-Kings.aspx
King's alumnus and this year's Templeton Prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu returned to King's last night for the Templeton Prize Forum.Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Archbishop-Tutu-returns-to-Kings.aspxChild maltreatment increases risk of adult obesityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Child-maltreatment-adult-obesity.aspx
Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36% more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study by King's Institute of Psychiatry.Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Child-maltreatment-adult-obesity.aspxPremature birth interrupts brain developmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Imaging-technique-shows-premature-birth-interrupts-vital-brain-development-processes,-leading-to-reduced-cognitive-abilities-in-infants.aspx
Researchers from King's College London have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain that are vulnerable to the effects of premature birth.Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Imaging-technique-shows-premature-birth-interrupts-vital-brain-development-processes,-leading-to-reduced-cognitive-abilities-in-infants.aspxNumber of people in UK diagnosed with eating disorders is increasinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Eating-disorders-increase.aspx
The number of people diagnosed with eating disorders has increased by 15% since 2000, according to a new study by King's College London and UCL Institute of Child Health.Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Eating-disorders-increase.aspxBrazil 'still not a priority' in the eyes of the mediahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Brazil-still-not-a-priority-in-the-eyes-of-the-media.aspx
With nearly a year to go until the start of the 2014 World Cup, King's Brazil Institute hosted a panel discussion last night on the changing global perceptions of Brazil and the country's image in the eyes of the media.Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Brazil-still-not-a-priority-in-the-eyes-of-the-media.aspxVitamin D could provide new and effective treatments for asthmahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Vitamin-D-could-provide-new-and-effective-treatments-for-asthma.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have discovered that Vitamin D has the potential to significantly reduce the symptoms of asthma. The study, led by Professor Catherine Hawrylowicz from the MRC & Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma at King's, highlights Vitamin D as a possible new treatment for the condition.Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Vitamin-D-could-provide-new-and-effective-treatments-for-asthma.aspxProfessor Steve Williams elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Scienceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Prof-Steve-Williams-elected-Fellow-AMS.aspx
Professor Steve Williams, Head of the Department for Neuroimaging at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Prof-Steve-Williams-elected-Fellow-AMS.aspxKing's Russia Institute expands with new staffhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-Russia-Institute-expands-with-three-new-research-staff.aspx
The King's Russia Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of three new senior lecturers: Dr Marc Berenson, Dr Gulnaz Sharafutdinova and Dr Adnan Vatansever.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-Russia-Institute-expands-with-three-new-research-staff.aspxTrust in the use of statistics remains lowhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Trust-in-the-use-of-statistics-remains-low.aspx
New research, conducted by Ipsos MORI for the Royal Statistical Society and King's College London reveals important challenges in trust in and the value given to statistics.Thu, 16 May 2013 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Trust-in-the-use-of-statistics-remains-low.aspxFulbright Lecture 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Fulbright-Lecture-International-Relations-in-Science--Medicine.aspx
Dr Harold E Varmus, Director of the US National Cancer Institute, spoke at King's last night about the US government's global programme to tackle the HIV/AIDS pandemic.Thu, 09 May 2013 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Fulbright-Lecture-International-Relations-in-Science--Medicine.aspxKing's appoints first Head to new Mathematics Schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-appoints-first-Head-to-new-Maths-School.aspx
King's College London is delighted to announce that Dan Abramson has been appointed as the first Head of the new King's College London Mathematics School, due to open in 2014.Wed, 08 May 2013 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Kings-appoints-first-Head-to-new-Maths-School.aspxEffects of stress on brain cells offer clues to new anti-depressant drugshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Stress-on-brain-cells-anti-depressant-drugs.aspx
Research from King's Institute of Psychiatry reveals the mechanism behind how stress hormones reduce the number of new brain cells, offering a potential new avenue for drug discovery.Tue, 07 May 2013 09:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/May/Stress-on-brain-cells-anti-depressant-drugs.aspxExperts warn Latin America 'overwhelmed' by challenge of cancerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Experts-warn-Latin-America-overwhelmed-by-challenge-of-cancer.aspx
Latin America is set for a full scale 'cancer-crisis' unless urgent measures are taken to increase investment in public healthcare and extend access to remote populations outside affluent urban areas.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/05-May/Experts-warn-Latin-America-overwhelmed-by-challenge-of-cancer.aspx£1.3m grant for epilepsy self-management trialhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/epilepsy-education-trial.aspx
Researchers at King's Institute of Psychiatry have been awarded £1.3m by the NIHR to assess the effectiveness of self-management education for adults with poorly-controlled epilepsy.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/epilepsy-education-trial.aspxKing's joins London Lung Cancer Alliancehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Kings-joins-London-Lung-Cancer-Alliance.aspx
Leading research institutions and hospitals across London, including King's, will unite to transform the care of lung cancer with plans to invite patients over a population of six million into a pioneering new programme of clinical trials.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Kings-joins-London-Lung-Cancer-Alliance.aspxThe discovery of the structure of DNAhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/The-discovery-of-the-structure-of-DNA.aspx
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the famous edition of Nature, which revealed the secrets of DNA and detailed the physical and chemical basis of how characteristics are passed down through the generations. Two of the three historic papers about the structure of DNA published in Nature magazine on 25 April 1953 were written by scientists from the Randall Institute at King's College London.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/The-discovery-of-the-structure-of-DNA.aspxMichael Palin at Brazil Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Michael-Palin-at-Brazil-Institute-.aspx
Broadcaster and travel writer Michael Palin spoke at King's Brazil Institute last night following his recent BBC documentary series profiling Brazilian culture and the country's rise as a global power.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Michael-Palin-at-Brazil-Institute-.aspxEpigenetic changes shed light on biological mechanism of autismhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Epigenetics-autism.aspx
Scientists from King's Institute of Psychiatry have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism, shedding light on the biological mechanism by which environmental influences regulate the activity of certain genes involved in the development of autism.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Epigenetics-autism.aspxLessons for UK from US digital campaign expertshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Lessons-for-UK-from-US-digital-campaign-experts.aspx
Members of the team behind Obama's successful 2012 re-election bid joined other technology experts at King's College London this week to share insights into the US Presidential campaign that revolutionised political campaigning in a digital age.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Lessons-for-UK-from-US-digital-campaign-experts.aspxScientists spin photons to send light in one directionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Scientists-spin-photons-to-send-light-in-one-direction.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have achieved previously unseen levels of control over the travelling direction of electromagnetic waves in waveguides.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Scientists-spin-photons-to-send-light-in-one-direction.aspx'Strikingly similar' brains of man and fly may aid mental health researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Strikingly-similar-brains-of-man-and-fly-may-aid-mental-health-research.aspx
A new study by King's Institute of Psychiatry reveals the deep similarities in how the brain regulates behaviour in arthropods and vertebrates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the brain and behaviour.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Strikingly-similar-brains-of-man-and-fly-may-aid-mental-health-research.aspxThe new face of the Institute of Psychiatryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/new-face-of-the-IoP.aspx
Taking inspiration from the 'Wall of Fame' on the King's central campuses, the Institute of Psychiatry main entrance has been transformed with a series of new picture windows.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/new-face-of-the-IoP.aspxEuropean fighters in Syrian conflicthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/European-fighters-in-Syrian-conflict.aspx
Hundreds of Europeans have travelled to Syria since the start of the civil war to fight with rebels against the president, according to a new survey by experts at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) at King's College London.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/European-fighters-in-Syrian-conflict.aspxRalph Luck appointed as Real Estate Development Directorhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Ralph-Luck-appointed-as-Real-Estate-Development-Director.aspx
King's College London has appointed Ralph Luck OBE to the new post of Real Estate Development Director with effect from 15 April.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Ralph-Luck-appointed-as-Real-Estate-Development-Director.aspxTagore Centre for Global Thoughthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Tagore-Centre-for-Global-Thought.aspx
The Tagore Centre for Global Thought has been officially inaugurated at King's College London, in a ceremony attended by Chandresh Kumari Katoch, Honourable Minister of Culture, Government of India, and Dr Virander K Paul, Deputy High Commissioner of India in London.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Tagore-Centre-for-Global-Thought.aspxKey link between obesity and type 2 diabetes discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Key-link-between-obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-discovered.aspx
New research published in the journal Cell Metabolism has identified a key mechanism in the immune system involved in the development of obesity-linked type 2 diabetes. The findings open up new possibilities for treatment and prevention of this condition, which is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/Key-link-between-obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-discovered.aspxTime to Change evaluation shows drop in mental health discriminationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Evaluation-of-Time-to-Change.aspx
Led by King's Institute of Psychiatry, a major new evaluation of the Time to Change campaign shows it is possible to change how the public treat people with mental health problems, but that long term focus is needed to remove discrimination completely.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/April/Evaluation-of-Time-to-Change.aspxIndia Summer Schools 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/India-Summer-Schools-2013.aspx
King's College London has celebrated the launch of its 2013 international Summer Schools programme in Mumbai. The event, held at Jai Hind College on 1st April, was attended by faculty from King's and the principals of the city's leading undergraduate colleges.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/04-April/India-Summer-Schools-2013.aspxReport calls for strengthening of academic psychiatryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Report-calls-for-strengthening-of-academic-psychiatry.aspx
Professors Shitij Kapur and Sir Simon Wessely, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, are contributors to a major new report by the Academy of Medical Sciences - Strengthening academic psychiatry in the UK. The report calls for a breakdown of unhelpful boundaries between psychiatry and neuroscience and makes recommendations for strengthening academic psychiatry to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental ill health.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Report-calls-for-strengthening-of-academic-psychiatry.aspxFaster 'biological' ageing linked to age-related diseaseshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Faster-biological-ageing-linked-to-age-related-diseases.aspx
An international team of scientists including researchers from the Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London has found new evidence that links faster 'biological' ageing to the risk of developing several age-related diseases – including heart disease, multiple sclerosis and various cancers.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Faster-biological-ageing-linked-to-age-related-diseases.aspxSmokers with mental health conditions need more help to quithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Smokers-with-mental-health-conditions.aspx
A major new report co-authored by experts from King's Institute of Psychiatry states that smoking in people with mental health conditions is neglected by the NHS.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Smokers-with-mental-health-conditions.aspxLion's Den 2013 winnershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Lions-Den-2013-winners.aspx
Winners of the annual King's College London Lion's Den programme were announced last week, with eight finalists pitching their ideas to the judging panel, competing for a total prize fund of £19,000.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Lions-Den-2013-winners.aspx£5 million award to investigate mechanisms of developmental disordershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2013/2013bms/Mar/5-million-award.aspx
A new consortium involving researchers from King's is to exploit ongoing research to identify genes that are essential for mouse development in order to investigate the origins of developmental diseases and birth defects in humans.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/newsevents/newsrecords/2013/2013bms/Mar/5-million-award.aspxInspiring Women: in conversation with Prof Dame Sally Davieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Inspiring-Women.aspx
To celebrate International Women's Day, King's Institute of Psychiatry invited Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer for England and the Government's principal medical advisor, to talk about the challenges for women in science.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Inspiring-Women.aspxOlder grandfathers pass on autism risk through generationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Older-grandfathers-autism-risk.aspx
Men who have children at older ages are more likely to have grandchildren with autism compared to younger grandfathers, according to new research from King's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Older-grandfathers-autism-risk.aspxAsia herbal medicine warninghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Millions-of-people-in-Asia-potentially-exposed-to-health-risks-of-popular-herbal-medicines.aspx
Scientists from King's College London are warning that millions of people may be exposed to risk of developing kidney failure and bladder cancer by taking herbal medicines that are widely available in Asia.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Millions-of-people-in-Asia-potentially-exposed-to-health-risks-of-popular-herbal-medicines.aspxPress ReleaseLithium shows no benefit to MND patientshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Lithium-shows-no-benefit-to-MND-patients.aspx
Results from a clinical trial into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), led by King's Institute of Psychiatry show that lithium carbonate is ineffective at treating the disease.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Lithium-shows-no-benefit-to-MND-patients.aspxUK military personnel at increased risk of violent offendinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/violent-offending-UK-military.aspx
Men who have served in the UK Armed Forces are more likely to commit a violent offence during their lifetime than their civilian counterparts, according to new research by King's College London.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/violent-offending-UK-military.aspxKing's annual Report publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspx
The new King's College London Report is published this week.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspxLifelong exercise holds key to cognitive well-beinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Lifelong-exercise-holds-key-to-cognitive-well-being.aspx
A study by researchers at King's College London highlights a link between lifelong exercise and improved brain function in later life.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Lifelong-exercise-holds-key-to-cognitive-well-being.aspxBiological tooth replacement - a step closerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Biological-tooth-replacement-a-step-closer.aspx
New research published in the Journal of Dental Research describes an advance in efforts to develop a method to replace missing teeth with new bioengineered teeth generated from a person's own gum cells.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Biological-tooth-replacement-a-step-closer.aspxYoung women may reject feminism as marginal and old-fashionedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Young-women-may-reject-feminism-as-marginal-and-old-fashioned.aspx
European women who reject feminism often see it as obsolete or associated with extreme views, according to research from King's College London.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Young-women-may-reject-feminism-as-marginal-and-old-fashioned.aspxKing's expert advises government on drug drivinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-expert-advises-government-on-drug-driving.aspx
An independent panel of experts led by Dr Kim Wolff, Reader in Addiction Science at King's College London, was asked by the Department for Transport in April 2012 to make recommendations about which drugs listed in the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) should be included in regulations for the new drug-driving offence.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-expert-advises-government-on-drug-driving.aspxKing's launches digital edition of La entretenidahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Launch-of-new-digital-edition-and-translation-of-La-entretenida-by-Miguel-de-Cervantes.aspx
King's College London is delighted to announce the launch of the digital edition of La entretenida, which takes a bold and innovative approach to the editing of Spanish Golden Age plays.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Launch-of-new-digital-edition-and-translation-of-La-entretenida-by-Miguel-de-Cervantes.aspxWound Care Project wins Guardian Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Wound-Care-Project-wins-Guardian-Award.aspx
Researchers at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, at King's College London, have developed a groundbreaking new garment for patients who suffer the rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2013/Wound-Care-Project-wins-Guardian-Award.aspxPress ReleaseNew material could bring sharp clarity to ultrasound imageryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/New-material-could-bring-sharp-clarity-to-ultrasound-imagery.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have developed a new, key material that could lead to considerable improvements in ultrasound technology, enabling the production of high-quality, high-resolution images in biomedical applications.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/New-material-could-bring-sharp-clarity-to-ultrasound-imagery.aspxKuwait medical education agreementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-signs-agreement-to-deliver-elite-medical-education-in-Kuwait.aspx
King's College London has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC). The agreement, signed by Professor Keith Hoggart, Vice-Principal (International), will focus on delivering elite medical education to healthcare professionals in Kuwait and other countries in the Gulf region.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Kings-signs-agreement-to-deliver-elite-medical-education-in-Kuwait.aspxNew scholarships for MSc in Global Mental Healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Scholarships-for-MSc-in-Global-Mental-Health.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have been awarded £295,335 by Janssen Pharmaceutica to fund nine scholarships for the MSc in Global Mental Health.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/March/Scholarships-for-MSc-in-Global-Mental-Health.aspxNew drug discovery company for Alzheimer's researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/New-drug-discovery-company-for-Alzheimers-research.aspx
King's College London, The Wellcome Trust and Advent Venture Partners today announced the formation of a new UK biotechnology company, CoCo Therapeutics Ltd, to progress the research of Professor Jonathan Corcoran into the development of new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/New-drug-discovery-company-for-Alzheimers-research.aspxEU commitment needed on preventing mass atrocitieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/EU-commitment-needed-on-preventing-mass-atrocities.aspx
The EU needs to strengthen its commitment, and its strategic toolkit, to prevent mass atrocities, such as those perpetrated in Syria, according to a new report by the Task Force on the EU Prevention of Mass Atrocities, co-chaired by Professor Christoph Meyer, released today.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/EU-commitment-needed-on-preventing-mass-atrocities.aspxCodebreakers: the story of DNAhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Codebreakers-the-story-of-DNA.aspx
Materials from the pioneers of modern genetics, including Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin from King's, have been collected together for the first time and made freely available in a £3.9m digitisation project from the Wellcome Library.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Codebreakers-the-story-of-DNA.aspxCancer tumours halt immune responsehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Cancer-tumours-halt-immune-response.aspx
New research in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals that tumours in melanoma patients deliberately create conditions that knock out the body's 'premier' immune defence and instead attract a weaker immune response unable to kill off the tumour's cancerous cells.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/03-March/Cancer-tumours-halt-immune-response.aspxWhat's it really like studying at King's?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Whats-it-really-like-studying-at-Kings-.aspx
You can follow the daily lives of several King's students on twitter and Facebook this week.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Whats-it-really-like-studying-at-Kings-.aspxPeople with disabilities at greater risk of violence and mental illnesshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/risk-of-violence-and-mental-illness.aspx
People with disabilities are at a greater risk of being the victims of violence and of suffering mental ill health when victimized, according to new research by King's Institute of Psychiatry and UCL.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/risk-of-violence-and-mental-illness.aspxA season of content made glorious by cultural partnershipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/A-season-of-content-made-glorious-by-cultural-partnerships.aspx
Leading cultural organisations have signed a letter of intent to confirm their partnership with King's in a co-ordinated season of events for the Shakespeare quatercentenary in 2016.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/A-season-of-content-made-glorious-by-cultural-partnerships.aspxImprovement in child cancer survival threatened by lack of new drug developmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Improvement-in-child-cancer-survival-threatened-by-lack-of-new-drug-development.aspx
A series of studies published today, led by some of the world's most eminent cancer experts, including Professor Richard Sullivan at King's College London, outline some of the biggest challenges to the improvement of cancer care for children and young people.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Improvement-in-child-cancer-survival-threatened-by-lack-of-new-drug-development.aspxKing's partners with Royal Opera House on digital projecthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Kings-partners-with-Royal-Opera-House-on-digital-project.aspx
The Department of Digital Humanities at King's is partnering with the Royal Opera House and digital agency POP on one of the first collaborative projects funded by the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts programme.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Kings-partners-with-Royal-Opera-House-on-digital-project.aspxResearch reveals new properties for tau, a key protein in dementiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/properties-for-tau-dementia-research.aspx
Researchers from King's Institute of Psychiatry have discovered that tau, a key constituent of the tangles present in the brain in Alzheimer's disease, can be released from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/properties-for-tau-dementia-research.aspxNew exhibition explores 'a healthcare revolution'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/New-exhibition-explores-a-healthcare-revolution.aspx
A new exhibition launched today explores the development of monoclonal antibodies and how they began to be applied to improving our understanding of disease and advancing treatment options.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/New-exhibition-explores-a-healthcare-revolution.aspxBritish-Chinese adoption studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/British-Chinese-adoption-study.aspx
Research by Professor Alan Rushton at King's and the British Association for Adoption & Fostering gives new insight into the long-term effects and outcomes for children adopted from abroad.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/British-Chinese-adoption-study.aspxFirst MSc in Early Intervention in Psychosishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/MSc-in-Early-Intervention-in-Psychosis.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry has launched the world's first post-graduate course on early intervention in psychosis.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/February/MSc-in-Early-Intervention-in-Psychosis.aspx24 new genes for short-sightedness identifiedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/24-new-genes-for-short-sightedness-identified.aspx
An international team of scientists led by King's College London has discovered 24 new genes that cause refractive errors and myopia (short-sightedness). These findings could lead to finding better treatments or ways of preventing the condition in the future.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/24-new-genes-for-short-sightedness-identified.aspxFirst-in-human trial of a new drug for arthritishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/First-in-human-trial-of-a-new-drug-for-arthritis.aspx
A single infusion of binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) could make a huge difference to people affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA)Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/First-in-human-trial-of-a-new-drug-for-arthritis.aspxInjection-free vaccinationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Injection-free-vaccination-technique.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have demonstrated the ability to deliver a dried live vaccine to the skin without a traditional needle, and shown for the first time that this technique is powerful enough to enable specialised immune cells in the skin to kick-start the immunising properties of the vaccine.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/02-Feb/Injection-free-vaccination-technique.aspxQueen awards Regius Professorshiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/The-Queen-awards-prestigious-Regius-professorship-to-Kings.aspx
King's is to be bestowed the prestigious Regius Professorship of Psychiatry by Her Majesty the Queen to mark the Diamond Jubilee.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/The-Queen-awards-prestigious-Regius-professorship-to-Kings.aspxNew stroke gene discovery could lead to tailored treatmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-stroke-gene-discovery-could-lead-to-tailored-treatments.aspx
A study led by King's College London has identified a new genetic variant associated with stroke. By exploring the genetic variants linked with blood clotting – a process that can lead to a stroke – scientists have discovered a gene which is associated with large vessel and cardioembolic stroke but has no connection to small vessel stroke.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-stroke-gene-discovery-could-lead-to-tailored-treatments.aspxRehabilitation therapies can lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndromehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/recovery-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-.aspx
Research by King's Institute of Psychiatry has shown that recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is possible for some patients, and has identified two treatments most likely to lead to recovery.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/recovery-from-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-.aspxUltrasound reveals markers for Down's syndromehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Ultrasound-reveals-markers-for-Downs-syndrome.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have found that some second-trimester markers for Down's syndrome detected by ultrasound increase the risk of giving birth to a child with the condition.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Ultrasound-reveals-markers-for-Downs-syndrome.aspxBritish 'stiff upper lip' may prevent early presentation for cancer symptomshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/British-stiff-upper-lip.aspx
Embarrassment and not wanting to waste their doctors' time are more frequently reported by British people than in other countries, according to new research led by King's and UCL. This may be holding British people back from presenting early with symptoms of cancer.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/British-stiff-upper-lip.aspx€15m to understand how the brain developshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/€15m-to-understand-how-the-brain-develops.aspx
King's College London has been awarded a six year €15m 'Synergy grant' by the European Research Council (ERC) to map the development of nerve connections in the brain before and just after birth.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/€15m-to-understand-how-the-brain-develops.aspxHuman Brain Project Fundedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Human-Brain-Project-Funded.aspx
King's College London is part of a European consortium of scientists who have today been awarded a grant of over one billion Euros, over ten years, to simulate 'everything we know about the human brain' in supercomputers.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Human-Brain-Project-Funded.aspxPodcasts While You Waithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/While-You-Wait-podcasts.aspx
A new series of podcasts will explore the concept of waiting, with one of 15 'listening posts' – specially designed stations where people can listen to the podcasts - to be based at King's.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/While-You-Wait-podcasts.aspxMental health approach to teenage alcohol prevention is successfulhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Adventure-trial.aspx
Targeted psychological interventions aimed at teenagers at risk of emotional and behavioural problems significantly reduce their drinking behaviour, and that of their schoolmates, according to a trial led by King's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Adventure-trial.aspxDecline in verbal ability in adolescence linked to psychosis in later lifehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Verbal-ability-and-psychosis.aspx
New research from King's Institute of Psychiatry has found that adolescents whose verbal performance drops off are at increased risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders many years later.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Verbal-ability-and-psychosis.aspxChild autism expert joins the IoPhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Prof-Tony-Charman.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tony Charman its Department of Psychology.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Prof-Tony-Charman.aspxOutgoing Leon Panetta gives final speech in Europe at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Outgoing-Leon-Panetta-gives-final-speech-in-Europe-at-Kings.aspx
U.S. Secretary of State for Defense Leon Panetta made his farewell speech to Europe today at King's College London.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Outgoing-Leon-Panetta-gives-final-speech-in-Europe-at-Kings.aspxNew maths qualification neededhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-maths-qualification-needed.aspx
New maths qualification needed to improve England's poor participation in maths post-16.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-maths-qualification-needed.aspxEU Commissioner speaks at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/EU-Commissioner-speaks-at-Kings.aspx
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London welcomed Joaquin Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Competition, and Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, for a debate on the modernisation of state aid policy.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/EU-Commissioner-speaks-at-Kings.aspxNew Dean of Lawhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-Law-Dean.aspx
Professor David Caron has been appointed as the new Dean of The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London. He is due to take up his appointment in mid 2013.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/New-Law-Dean.aspxAcademies report publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Academies-report-published.aspx
An independent report, published today by the Academies Commission, has outlined key priorities to ensure the success of academies in the future. Professor Becky Francis from the Department of Education and Professional Studies at King's is Director of the Commission.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Academies-report-published.aspxPrincipal elected President of the Economic History Societyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Principal-elected-President-of-the-Economic-History-Society.aspx
Professor Rick Trainor, Principal of King's, has been elected President of the Economic History Society.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Principal-elected-President-of-the-Economic-History-Society.aspxPassive smoking link to dementiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Passive-smoking-increases-risk-of-severe-dementia,-according-to-study-in-China.aspx
An international study by scientists in China, the UK and USA has found a link between passive smoking and syndromes of dementia.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2013/01Jan/Passive-smoking-increases-risk-of-severe-dementia,-according-to-study-in-China.aspxQuitting smoking reduces anxietyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Smoking-and-anxiety.aspx
Smokers who successfully quit feel less anxious afterwards, according to new research from King's which contradicts a widely held belief that smoking relieves stress and giving up makes people feel more on edge.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2013/January/Smoking-and-anxiety.aspxNew Year's Honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/New-Years-Honours.aspx
King's staff and alumni have been recognised in the 2013 New Year's Honours list.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/New-Years-Honours.aspxPeople with mental disorders more likely to have experienced domestic violencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Domestic-violence.aspx
Men and women with mental health disorders, across all diagnoses, are more likely to have experienced domestic violence than the general population, according to new research from King's Institute of Psychiatry.Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Domestic-violence.aspxGenetic differences may influence sensitivity to painhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Genetic-differences-may-influence-sensitivity-to-pain.aspx
A team of scientists led by King's College London has identified a particular set of genes that interact with one another to regulate pain in humans, and found that differences in these genes may influence people's sensitivity to pain.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Genetic-differences-may-influence-sensitivity-to-pain.aspxKing's recognised in Life Sciences Strategyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-projects-recognised-in-governments-Life-Sciences-Strategy.aspx
Several collaborative projects in which King's is involved were highlighted in the Life Sciences Strategy update published by the government this week.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-projects-recognised-in-governments-Life-Sciences-Strategy.aspxFuturelearn – new online higher education initiativehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Futurelearn-–-new-online-higher-education-initiative.aspx
King's College London has signalled its interest in joining the Futurelearn online higher education initiative led by The Open University, with the aim of providing students from the UK and around the world with free access to some of the country's top universities.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Futurelearn-–-new-online-higher-education-initiative.aspxKing's plans specialist maths school for sixth-formershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-College-London-plans-specialist-maths-school-for-sixth-formers.aspx
King's College London is planning a specialist school for talented young mathematicians as part of the Government's plans to improve mathematics education in the state sector and increase the number of mathematically talented young people with the right levels of attainment to study STEM subjects at top-rated universities.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-College-London-plans-specialist-maths-school-for-sixth-formers.aspxMental health in South East Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Selcoh-study.aspx
Prevalence of common mental health problems in S.E. London is twice as high as the English national average, according to new research from King's. The study highlights the negative impact living in a city can have on mental health.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Selcoh-study.aspxRewarding people to live healthier lives is acceptable, if it workshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Rewarding-people-to-live-healthier-lives.aspx
A study led by King's Institute of Psychiatry reveals that the public find it acceptable to reward people for changing their health-related behaviour, as long as it works. In the past, such incentives have provoked negative public reactions.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Rewarding-people-to-live-healthier-lives.aspxFaulty gene linked to condition in infantshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Faulty-gene-linked-to-condition-in-infants.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have for the first time identified a defective gene at the root of Vici syndrome, a rare inherited disorder which affects infants from birth, leading to impaired development of the brain, eyes and skin, and progressive failure of the heart, skeletal muscles and the immune system.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Faulty-gene-linked-to-condition-in-infants.aspxKing's builds strong links with Indiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-builds-strong-links-with-India.aspx
King's College London continues to formulate strong links with India through a number of interesting activities and events, organised by the London University International Partnership (LUIP).Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-builds-strong-links-with-India.aspxTop History Unit Moves to King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Top-History-Unit-Moves-to-Kings.aspx
King's College London announces today that it will welcome the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine to the Department of History from August 2013.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Top-History-Unit-Moves-to-Kings.aspxStudy India 2012http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-celebrates-end-of-2012-UKIERI-Study-India-Programme.aspx
The Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, hosted a celebration event in London last week to formally close this year's UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) Study India Programme.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-celebrates-end-of-2012-UKIERI-Study-India-Programme.aspxDiscovery of pathway leading to depression reveals new drug targetshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Pathway-leading-to-depression.aspx
Scientists have identified the key molecular pathway leading to depression, revealing potential new targets for drug discovery, according to research led by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Pathway-leading-to-depression.aspxEmigration of children to urban areas can protect parents from depressionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Thailand-empty-nest.aspx
Parents whose children move far away from home are less likely to become depressed than parents with children living nearby, according to a new study of rural districts in Thailand led by scientists at King's Institute of Psychiatry.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/Thailand-empty-nest.aspxGlobal mental health project led by King's wins € 5.8m awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/EMERALD.aspx
An international consortium of scientists, led by King's has launched the EMERALD global mental health project to improve mental health systems in low- and middle-income countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/EMERALD.aspxResearch reveals why some teenagers more prone to binge drinkinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/IMAGEN-teenage-drinking.aspx
New research helps explain why some teenagers are more prone to drinking alcohol than others. The study, led by King's Institute of Psychiatry provides the most detailed understanding yet of the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/December/IMAGEN-teenage-drinking.aspxKing's Awards 2012: Celebrating staff & student achievementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-Awards-2012-Celebrating-staff--student-achievement.aspx
Outstanding achievements of the College community have been recognised and celebrated at the sixth annual King's Awards.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Kings-Awards-2012-Celebrating-staff--student-achievement.aspxWhat's it really like studying at King's?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Whats-it-really-like-studying-at-Kings.aspx
You can follow the daily lives of several King's undergraduate students on Twitter and Facebook this week.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/12-Dec/Whats-it-really-like-studying-at-Kings.aspxIntegrating science and policy to address the impact of air pollutionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Integrating-science-and-policy-to-address-the-impacts-of-air-pollution.aspx
An article in the journal Science, co-authored by Professor Martin Williams of the Environmental Research Group (ERG) at King's College London, examines how science and policy have addressed air pollution effects on human health, ecosystems and climate change in Europe.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Integrating-science-and-policy-to-address-the-impacts-of-air-pollution.aspx46th Maudsley Debate: the law's drug problemhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Maudsley-Debate-Nov-2012.aspx
On November 15th 2012, King's Institute of Psychiatry collaborated with the Institute of Ideas for the first time to create a Maudsley Debate on the challenges associated with legal highs. The podcast is now available.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Maudsley-Debate-Nov-2012.aspxQueen sets 'gold standard' during 60 years on the thronehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Queen-Elizabeth-sets-gold-standard-during-60-years-on-the-throne.aspx
King's hosted a debate on Friday which examined Queen Elizabeth's contribution to public life during her 60 years on the throne and the changing role of the Monarchy during this period.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Queen-Elizabeth-sets-gold-standard-during-60-years-on-the-throne.aspxResearch may explain why some people with schizophrenia do not respond to treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/response-to-medication.aspx
Research from King's Institute of Psychiatry suggests that the molecular mechanism leading to schizophrenia may be different in patients who fail to respond to anti-psychotic medication compared to patients who do respond.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/response-to-medication.aspxSmoking and high blood pressure may be linked to ageing of the brainhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Smoking-and-high-blood-pressure-may-be-linked-to-ageing-of-the-brain.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified several cardiovascular risk factors, including smoking and high blood pressure, which may be associated with the accelerated decline of memory, learning, attention and reasoning in older adults.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Smoking-and-high-blood-pressure-may-be-linked-to-ageing-of-the-brain.aspxPre-university course in Mumbaihttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-organises-successful-pre-university-course-in-Mumbai.aspx
King's College London, one of the world's top 30 universities, held a highly popular pre-university programme at the Singapore International School in Mumbai this Diwali.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-organises-successful-pre-university-course-in-Mumbai.aspxCulture surviving despite the recessionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Culture-thriving-in-age-of-austerity.aspx
In a paper published today, Andy Pratt, Professor of Culture, Media and Economy at King's, argues that the relationship between culture and the economy has changed, challenging the popular view that, in times of austerity, culture is the first to suffer.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Culture-thriving-in-age-of-austerity.aspxDesmond Tutu Scholarships 2013http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Desmond-Tutu-Scholarships-2013.aspx
We are delighted to announce the establishment of the Desmond Tutu Scholarships.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Desmond-Tutu-Scholarships-2013.aspxPregnant women with mental health disorders need more help to quit smokinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/pregnancy-mental-health-disorders-smoking.aspx
Pregnant women with mental health disorders are facing too many barriers to help them quit smoking during pregnancy despite their willingness to accept support, finds a new study led by King's Institute of Psychiatry.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/pregnancy-mental-health-disorders-smoking.aspxDiscovery of molecular pathway of Alzheimer's disease reveals new drug targetshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Discovery-of-molecular-pathway-of-Alzheimers.aspx
Scientists at King's Institute of Psychiatry have discovered the molecular pathway that drives the changes seen in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, revealing new targets for drug discovery that could be exploited to combat the disease.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Discovery-of-molecular-pathway-of-Alzheimers.aspxKing's co-convenes global conference on food and water securityhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-Water-Research-Group-co-convenes-global-conference-on-food-and-water-security.aspx
A team of experts from King's College London have played a major role in delivering an international conference on food and water security in Qatar.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-Water-Research-Group-co-convenes-global-conference-on-food-and-water-security.aspxDean of IoP honoured by University of Copenhagenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Dean-Honorary-Doctor-University-of-Copenhagen.aspx
Professor Shitij Kapur, Dean and Head of School of King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry was appointed Honorary Doctor at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen at a special ceremony on Friday.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Dean-Honorary-Doctor-University-of-Copenhagen.aspxScholarship students welcomed to King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Scholarship-students-welcomed-to-Kings.aspx
King's entertained the latest intake of postgraduate scholarship students at a welcome event recently.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Scholarship-students-welcomed-to-Kings.aspxNanoscale 'rainbows' could lead to improved solar cells and TV screenshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Nanoscale-rainbows-could-lead-to-improved-solar-cells-and-TV-screens.aspx
New research at King's College London may lead to improved solar cells and LED-displays.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Nanoscale-rainbows-could-lead-to-improved-solar-cells-and-TV-screens.aspxPartnership with Tata Memorial Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-signs-partnership-agreement-with-Tata-Memorial-Centre.aspx
King's College London signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, on 19 November 2012.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-signs-partnership-agreement-with-Tata-Memorial-Centre.aspxOASIS: ten years of early interventionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/OASIS.aspx
Set up by King's Institute of Psychiatry and SLAM, OASIS pioneered the integration of research and clinical practice and has become one of the world's largest early intervention services for people at high risk of psychosis.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/OASIS.aspxIoP honoured at RCPsych Awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/RCPsych-Awards.aspx
Carmine Pariante, Professor of Biological Psychiatry at King's IoP and Dr Sean Cross, Visiting Lecturer at King's IoP and Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at SLaM have been honoured at the Royal College of Psychiatry Awards.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/RCPsych-Awards.aspxKing's launches The Dickson Poon Scholarship Programmehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-launches-The-Dickson-Poon-Scholarship-Programme.aspx
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London has today announced the launch of the biggest ever scholarship programme for Law in the UK and rest of Europe aimed at the brightest and best students from around the world.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Kings-launches-The-Dickson-Poon-Scholarship-Programme.aspxRisk gene for cannabis psychosishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/cannabis-psychosis.aspx
Research by King's Institute of Psychiatry suggests that a specific gene called AKT1 may be key in understanding why some people develop psychosis from smoking cannabis when others do not.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/cannabis-psychosis.aspxTargeting protein could prevent spread of cancer cellshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Targeting-a-specific-protein-in-cancer-cells-could-prevent-them-spreading,-according-to-new-study-.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have uncovered a protein required by cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body, highlighting it as a potential target for future treatments to prevent secondary cancers (metastases).Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Targeting-a-specific-protein-in-cancer-cells-could-prevent-them-spreading,-according-to-new-study-.aspxBill Bryson receives honorary doctoratehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Bill-Bryson-receives-honorary-doctorate.aspx
The author Bill Bryson was one of four distinguished recipients to be awarded an honorary doctorate of King's College London at the College's 2012 Honorary Degree Ceremony, held on 13 November in the Chapel at King's Strand Campus.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Bill-Bryson-receives-honorary-doctorate.aspxCare of people with schizophrenia and psychosis falling 'catastrophically short'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/The-Schizophrenia-Commission.aspx
An independent inquiry into the state of care for people with schizophrenia and psychosis in England, chaired by Prof Sir Robin Murray from King's Institute of Psychiatry calls for a widespread overhaul of the system.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/The-Schizophrenia-Commission.aspxSick doctors returning to work struggle with feelings of shame and failurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Sick-doctors-return-to-work.aspx
Doctors who have been on long term sick leave find it hard to return to work because they are overwhelmed with feelings of shame and failure, and fear the disapproval of colleagues, finds new research led by King's Institute of Psychiatry.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Sick-doctors-return-to-work.aspxStanding up for Sciencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Standing-up-for-Science.aspx
Professor Simon Wessely from King's Institute of Psychiatry has been awarded the John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science 2012 for "his ambition and courage in the field of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War syndrome."Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Standing-up-for-Science.aspxEthical questions for human enhancements of UK workforcehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Human-enhancement-technologies-set-to-change-UK-workforce.aspx
Technologies that enhance human functions such as memory, hearing and mobility could dramatically change how people work over the next decade, according to a workshop hosted by four of the UK's national academies and chaired by Professor Genevra Richardson, from The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Human-enhancement-technologies-set-to-change-UK-workforce.aspxLord Phillips joins King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Lord-Phillips-joins-Kings-as-Distinguished-Fellow-and-Visiting-Professor.aspx
Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, the first president of the UK Supreme Court, will join King's this week as Dickson Poon Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor in The Dickson Poon School of Law.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Lord-Phillips-joins-Kings-as-Distinguished-Fellow-and-Visiting-Professor.aspx£13m investment in stem cell researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/13m-investment-in-stem-cell-research.aspx
The Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council (MRC) today announced a £12.75 million initiative to create a catalogue of high-quality adult stem cells, so-called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells). The initiative is led by King's College London and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/13m-investment-in-stem-cell-research.aspxPolicy tsars are here to stay but more transparency is neededhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Policy-tsars-are-here-to-stay-but-more-transparency-is-needed.aspx
The number of government 'tsars' is on the increase and their work is directly impacting government policy, according to the first in-depth review of tsars, carried out by researchers at King's College London.Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/11-Nov/Policy-tsars-are-here-to-stay-but-more-transparency-is-needed.aspxText mining: technology to speed up Alzheimer's biomarker discoveryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Text-mining.aspx
New research from King's proves that 'text mining', or using the power of computers to read the entire biomedical knowledge base, is a promising new tool in the search for Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/November/Text-mining.aspxEveryday drugs could combat dementia, according to major studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Everyday-drugs-could-combat-dementia,-according-to-major-study.aspx
Medications used to treat hypertension, diabetes and skin conditions could be doubling as treatments for Alzheimer's within 10 years according to researchers.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Everyday-drugs-could-combat-dementia,-according-to-major-study.aspxPublic want to know about benefits and harms of cancer screeninghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Public-want-to-know-about-benefits-and-harms-of-cancer-screening.aspx
Over a thousand people have expressed their views about the information they want in order to make a personal choice about whether or not to go for cancer screening themselves.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Public-want-to-know-about-benefits-and-harms-of-cancer-screening.aspxInternational team hosts regional welcome eventshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/International-team-hosts-regional-welcome-events.aspx
In October the International Marketing and Student Advice teams entertained students from various regions at a number of welcome events.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/International-team-hosts-regional-welcome-events.aspxKing's opens US office for outreach and partnershipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-opens-US-office-for-outreach-and-partnerships.aspx
King's College London has opened its first international office in the USA as part of its strategy to build global partnerships for research collaboration and encourage mobility of staff and students.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-opens-US-office-for-outreach-and-partnerships.aspxGo Global 2012 – Discover international opportunities at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Go-Global-2012-–-Discover-international-opportunities-at-Kings.aspx
King's will be celebrating Go Global from Monday 29th October – an annual week hosted by Study Abroad & Internships promoting opportunities for students to spend time abroad as part of their degree and for staff to learn more about joint degree programmes and international partnerships.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Go-Global-2012-–-Discover-international-opportunities-at-Kings.aspx'Shaken, not stirred': Branding James Bondhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Shaken,-not-stirred-Branding-James-Bond.aspx
As Skyfall, the latest film in the Bond saga premiers this week, King's Dr Finola Kerrigan and colleague Dr Daragh O'Reilly (University of Sheffield) argue that brand is no longer a singular entity, but is in fact the product of collaboration between the brands with which it interacts.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Shaken,-not-stirred-Branding-James-Bond.aspxKing's boosted by Canning House collectionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-boosted-by-Canning-House-Library-collection-.aspx
An evening reception at King's Maughan Library formally marked the transfer of Canning House Library to the College last night.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-boosted-by-Canning-House-Library-collection-.aspxIllness during military deployment linked to mental health problemshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Illness-and-mental-health.aspx
Army personnel who become ill during deployment are just as likely to develop mental health problems on their return to the UK, as personnel who are injured, according to new research from the King's Centre for Military Health Research.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Illness-and-mental-health.aspxKing's College London and Ipsos MORI form research partnershiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-College-London-and-Ipsos-MORI-form-research-partnership.aspx
King's College London, one of the UK's premier research universities, and Ipsos MORI, one of the country's best-known and longest-established research companies, have formed a partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to develop new opportunities and enhance the excellence and impact of the work that both do, it was announced today.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Kings-College-London-and-Ipsos-MORI-form-research-partnership.aspxKey gene in breast cancer development identifiedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Key-gene-in-breast-cancer-development-identified.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified a gene involved in the development of breast cancer, which could lead to the earlier detection and treatment of the disease.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Key-gene-in-breast-cancer-development-identified.aspxIoP launches new 'Making a Difference' serieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/about/difference/index.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry launches its new 'Making a Difference' series. Ground-breaking research from the IoP has made, and continues to make, an impact on how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/about/difference/index.aspxSmoking cessation expert joins the IoPhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Smoking-cessation-expert-joins-the-IoP.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ann McNeill to the IoP Addictions Department. Her move to the IoP means that King's will become the 10th university to join the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Smoking-cessation-expert-joins-the-IoP.aspxOver three quarters of people with depression report discriminationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/discrimination.aspx
A new study, by a team of international researchers led by King's Institute of Psychiatry has revealed that over three quarters (79%) of people with depression report having experienced some form of discrimination.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/discrimination.aspxCurrent genetic tests unlikely to improve antidepressant treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Genetic-tests.aspx
Genetic markers cannot predict which patients with major depression will respond to anti-depressant drugs, according to a large collaborative study led by researchers at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Genetic-tests.aspxCelebrating women in sciencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/previous-events-and-podcasts/celebrating-women-in-science.aspx
King's Institute of Psychiatry celebrates Ada Lovelace Day as part of our Women in Science Initiative, with a short podcast of staff and students sharing stories of STEM women who have inspired them.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/previous-events-and-podcasts/celebrating-women-in-science.aspxNew Vice-Principal for Arts & Sciences at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/New-Vice-Principal-for-Arts-and-Sciences-at-Kings.aspx
King's College London is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Evelyn Welch as Vice-Principal (Arts and Sciences) and Professor of Renaissance Studies, with effect from 1 January 2013.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/New-Vice-Principal-for-Arts-and-Sciences-at-Kings.aspx'Friendship Bench': scaling up mental health services in Zimbabwehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Friendship-Bench.aspx
Grand Challenges Canada has awarded $US 852,000 to an international team of researchers including King's to evaluate the effectiveness of a mental health intervention delivered by community health workers in Zimbabwe.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Friendship-Bench.aspxADHD medication helps children make moral choiceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/ADHD-medication-helps-children-make-moral-choices.aspx
Children living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to feel that they benefit from medication to treat the condition and do not feel that the medication turns them into 'robots', according to a report published today by researchers at King's College London.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/ADHD-medication-helps-children-make-moral-choices.aspxEnd-of-life debatehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Assisted-dying-debate-draws-esteemed-speakers.aspx
'At the End of the Day', a public debate held last night by King's and the Christian Evidence Society, explored the ethical, moral and spiritual questions raised by end-of-life issues.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Assisted-dying-debate-draws-esteemed-speakers.aspxProfessor Griffith Edwards, CBEhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Professor-Griffith-Edwards-CBE.aspx
The Institute of Psychiatry at King's regrets to announce the recent death of Professor Griffith Edwards, CBE, Emeritus Professor of Addiction Behaviour at the IoP.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Professor-Griffith-Edwards-CBE.aspxInflammatory Bowel Diseases studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Researchers-unlock-biological-conductor-for-inflammation.aspx
Researchers part-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust have identified how particular parts of the intestinal immune system and the bacteria in the gut can interact to alter an individual's risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Results are published online today in Immunity.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Researchers-unlock-biological-conductor-for-inflammation.aspxNew scholars welcomed to King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Scholars-congregate-at-Kings.aspx
The School of Arts and Humanities at King's is welcoming over 50 new, permanent academics this year as the College consolidates its expertise in the Humanities, Literatures, Modern Languages and the Creative Arts, strengthening its world-leading reputation in these areas.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Scholars-congregate-at-Kings.aspxQuadrangle architectural competition winnerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/quadrangle-architectural-competition-winner-.aspx
King's is delighted to announce that Hall McKnight have won the competition to redevelop the Quadrangle at King's College London's historic Strand Campus.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/quadrangle-architectural-competition-winner-.aspx'Breathe' animation brings air pollution research to lifehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/breathe-animation-brings-air-pollution-research-to-life.aspx
An animation of a small boy breathing, created by acclaimed artist Dryden Goodwin in collaboration with King's air pollution expert Professor Frank Kelly, will illuminate London's Westminster skyline this month.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/breathe-animation-brings-air-pollution-research-to-life.aspxBiomarkers for antidepressant treatment responsehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Biomarkers-for-depression.aspx
Researchers from King's have identified new biomarkers for antidepressant treatment response, an important step towards developing personalised treatments for depression.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Biomarkers-for-depression.aspx£0.5 million for research into human traffickinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Human-trafficking.aspx
Researchers King's, in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £ 449,990 for research into the health effects of human trafficking.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/October/Human-trafficking.aspxArts & Humanities Festival 2012: Metamorphoseshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Arts--Humanities-Festival-2012-Metamorphoses.aspx
The School of Arts & Humanities at King's launches its annual Arts & Humanities Festival in October, which this year explores the theme of Metamorphoses: Transformations and Conversions. A wide array of talks, performances, exhibitions and much more will be open to the public from 13 – 27 October.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/10-Oct/Arts--Humanities-Festival-2012-Metamorphoses.aspxKing's wins Sunday Times 'Best University for Graduate Employment' awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Kings-wins-Sunday-Times-Best-University-for-Graduate-Employment-award.aspx
King's College London is the best university in the UK for graduate employment, according to the 2013 Sunday Times University Guide, published yesterday (30 September). The College was Sunday Times 'University of the Year' in 2010.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Kings-wins-Sunday-Times-Best-University-for-Graduate-Employment-award.aspxScientists make old muscles young again in attempt to combat ageinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/scientists-make-old-muscles-young-again-in-attempt-to-combat-ageing.aspx
Researchers at King's College London, Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital have identified for the first time a key factor responsible for declining muscle repair during ageing, and discovered how to halt the process in mice with a common drug.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/scientists-make-old-muscles-young-again-in-attempt-to-combat-ageing.aspxKing's Brazil Institute award successhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-brazil-institute-wins-award.aspx
King's Brazil Institute staff and students are celebrating this week after winning a prestigious Brazilian International Press Award for their work to promote Brazilian culture in the UK.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-brazil-institute-wins-award.aspxPalliative care experts call for better home carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/palliative-care-experts-call-for-better-home-care-to-support-ageing-population.aspx
Improved home care resources for people with conditions such as dementia, who would prefer to die at home, are key to providing better end of life care and reducing the strain of the UK's ageing population on the NHS, according to researchers at King's College London.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/palliative-care-experts-call-for-better-home-care-to-support-ageing-population.aspxLittle change in maths skill in 30 yearshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Pupils-maths-performance-similar-to-1970s.aspx
Rising scores in secondary maths examinations in England over the past 30 years do not appear to stem from real increases in mathematical understanding, according to a major research study from King's College London, published today.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Pupils-maths-performance-similar-to-1970s.aspxNew back pain gene identifiedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/new-back-pain-gene-identified-in-largest-genetic-study-of-its-kind.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have for the first time identified a gene linked to age-related degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine, a common cause of lower back pain.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/new-back-pain-gene-identified-in-largest-genetic-study-of-its-kind.aspxUncertainty and psychological impact of Fukushimahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Fukushima-.aspx
Clear, credible information given to the public is essential in reducing the psychological impact of major disasters such as the Fukushima nuclear accident, according to new research led by King's and the HPA.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Fukushima-.aspxNew test to crack down on growth hormone misusehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/New-test-to-crack-down-on-growth-hormone-misuse.aspx
A new test designed to identify growth hormone misuse in sport has been developed by scientists at King's, the University of Southampton and University of Kent at Canterbury.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/New-test-to-crack-down-on-growth-hormone-misuse.aspxKing's India: King's and JNU expand strategic partnershiphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-and-jnu-expand-strategic-partnership.aspx
King's College London has launched the second phase of its strategic partnership agreement with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), to build on existing joint projects and allow for more collaboration in science, health and medicine.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-and-jnu-expand-strategic-partnership.aspxKing's hosts White Marshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Kings-hosts-White-Mars.aspx
King's College London will oversee the White Mars human sciences research project on the first ever winter crossing of Antarctica: The Standard Chartered Trans-Antarctic Winter Traverse (TAWT) expedition.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/Kings-hosts-White-Mars.aspxPublic attitudes to the UK Armed Forceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Armed-Forces.aspx
The British public is highly supportive of the UK Armed Forces but the majority remain opposed to UK involvement in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, a study led by King's Military Health Research Centre has found.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/Armed-Forces.aspxNew international exchange scheme announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/international-exchange-scheme.aspx
Researchers at the IoP, in collaboration with colleagues in China, the Netherlands and the USA have been awarded €574,000 to fund a new ambitious staff exchange scheme to share cutting edge research in biological psychiatry.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/international-exchange-scheme.aspxPrincipal contributes to Review of Philanthropyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/principal-contributes-to-review-of-philanthropy.aspx
Donating to universities and colleges in the UK is more widespread than ever before, according to a report published by HEFCE today. Professor Rick Trainor, Principal of King's, was a member of the Review Group, chaired by Professor Shirley Pearce, former Vice‑Chancellor of Loughborough University.Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/principal-contributes-to-review-of-philanthropy.aspxTaliban 'open' to a ceasefire and 'willing to accept US military presence' in Afghanistan up to 2024http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/taliban-open-to-a-ceasefire-and-willing-to-accept-us-military-presence-in-afghanistan-up-to-2024.aspx
The Taliban, led by Mullah Mohammad Omar, are open to a general ceasefire and/or political agreement which could lead to a US military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, but will not negotiate with President Karzai or his administration, who the organisation considers corrupt and weak, according to a new Briefing Paper from King's College London, published today by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/taliban-open-to-a-ceasefire-and-willing-to-accept-us-military-presence-in-afghanistan-up-to-2024.aspxHayfever vaccine study raises hopes for new allergy treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/hayfever-vaccine-study-raises-hopes-for-new-allergy-treatment.aspx
Researchers are developing a new vaccine for hayfever which could be more effective, less invasive for patients and less expensive than vaccines already available to patients within the NHS.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/hayfever-vaccine-study-raises-hopes-for-new-allergy-treatment.aspxKing's to develop unique sunscreen with Aethichttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-to-develop-unique-sunscreen-with-aethic.aspx
King's College London has entered into an agreement with skincare company Aethic to develop the first sunscreen based on MAA's (mycosporine-like amino acids), produced by coral.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/kings-to-develop-unique-sunscreen-with-aethic.aspxUKCRC recognises clinical trials expertise at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/clinical-trials-expertise-at-Kings.aspx
The King's Clinical Trials Unit has been awarded full Clinical Trials Unit registration by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration, in recognition of its expertise in centrally coordinating multicentre clinical trials, trial design, data management, and analysis.Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/clinical-trials-expertise-at-Kings.aspxNew cancer drug in developmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/new-cancer-drug-in-development.aspx
ImmuNext, founded by scientists at King's College London, has announced a research and drug development agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc to develop a new cancer drug to trigger the body's own immune system to fight the disease.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/new-cancer-drug-in-development.aspxLessons from Equitable Life squanderedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/lessons-from-equitable-life-squandered.aspx
If lessons had been learned from the Equitable Life collapse in the late nineties, the severity of the banking crisis might have been lessened saving taxpayers millions, according to a report from King's College London, launched today.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/lessons-from-equitable-life-squandered.aspxSchizophrenia: does 'gene talk' help remove self-blame?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/gene-talk.aspx
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's have analysed, for the first time, how relatives of people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia talk about genes to explain the presence of schizophrenia in the family.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/September/gene-talk.aspxStatement regarding London Metropolitan University and international studentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/statement-regarding-london-metropolitan-university-and-international-students.aspx
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) last week announced its decision to revoke London Metropolitan University's licence to sponsor students from outside the European Union.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/statement-regarding-london-metropolitan-university-and-international-students.aspxFirst World War: are we getting the complete picture?http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/first-world-war-are-we-getting-the-complete-picture.aspx
The First World War is one of the most widely covered topics in further and higher education and schools, but according to a new JISC report, little is known about what aspects of the War are being taught, the key research questions or indeed the digital content available to support education and research in this area.Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/09-Sept/first-world-war-are-we-getting-the-complete-picture.aspxTeenage cannabis use linked to decline in IQhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/cannabis-IQ.aspx
New research from King's and Duke University (US) finds that persistent cannabis use during adolescence can cause lasting harm to a person's intelligence, attention and memory.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/cannabis-IQ.aspxStudy reveals new link to asthmahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/study-reveals-new-link-to-asthma.aspx
Researchers at King's have established a significant link between asthma and an immune response called 'Th17', previously only attributed to inflammatory conditions such as multiple sclerosis.Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/study-reveals-new-link-to-asthma.aspxThe London riots, a psychiatrist's perspectivehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/London-riots.aspx
In August 2011, riots that started in London spread across England with widespread rioting, arson and looting. In a new paper, researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's examine the events from a psychosocial point of view.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/London-riots.aspxGenetic variants linked to bipolar disorderhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/bipolar-disorder.aspx
Research led by the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London has identified genetic variants linked to signaling pathways in the brain likely to be involved in causing bipolar disorder.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/bipolar-disorder.aspxScientists shed light on glowing materialshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/scientists-shed-light-on-glowing-materials.aspx
Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with European research institutes ICFO (Barcelona) and AMOLF (Amsterdam), have succeeded in mapping how light behaves in complex photonic materials inspired by nature, like iridescent butterfly wings.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/scientists-shed-light-on-glowing-materials.aspxCancer prevalence set to treblehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/cancer-incidence-set-to-treble-.aspx
The number of older people (aged 65 and over) living with cancer in the UK is set to more than treble by 2040 – from 1.3 million in 2010 to 4.1 million – according to a new study by King's College London researchers.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/cancer-incidence-set-to-treble-.aspxApprentice generationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Apprentice-generation-pursue-careers-in-business.aspx
Researchers at King's have found that although early teenagers enjoy science at school, they are instead seeking careers in the business sector, suggesting the emergence of an Alan Sugar inspired 'apprentice generation'.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Apprentice-generation-pursue-careers-in-business.aspxPioneering heart disease treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/pioneering-heart-disease-treatment.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have developed the first artificial functioning blood vessel outside of the body, made from reprogrammed stem cells from human skin. The team also saw the cells develop into a blood vessel inside the body for the first time.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/pioneering-heart-disease-treatment.aspxGolden girl Graingerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Golden-girl-Grainger.aspx
King's PhD student Katherine Grainger MBE, together with rowing partner Anna Watkins, has won Olympic gold in the women's double sculls, making history as the first British woman to win medals at four successive Olympic Games.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Golden-girl-Grainger.aspxCancer screening information reviewhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Cancer-screening-information-review.aspx
A major review of the information people receive when they are invited for cancer screening (about what they can expect, and the benefits and harms) is under way.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/08-Aug/Cancer-screening-information-review.aspxTwo treatments for CFS/ME also cost-effectivehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/Treatments-for-CFSME-also-cost-effective.aspx
Two treatments found previously to be the most effective for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have now been found to be the most cost-effective treatments, according to research led by King's.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/August/Treatments-for-CFSME-also-cost-effective.aspxAlison Duthie joins King's Cultural Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Alison-Duthie-joins-Kings-Cultural-Institute.aspx
Alison Duthie joins King's as Director of Programming, King's Cultural Institute.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Alison-Duthie-joins-Kings-Cultural-Institute.aspxOlympic lab legacyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Olympic-lab-legacy.aspx
The London 2012 anti-doping facilities, operated by King's College London, will be developed after the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a world-class resource that could help revolutionise healthcare.Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Olympic-lab-legacy.aspxViolence in Army personnel returning from combathttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Violence-amongst-Army-personnel-on-return-from-combat.aspx
Research from King's Centre for Military Health Research finds that 12.6% of UK military personnel were violent on return home from deployment in Iraq, violence was also linked to experiences of combat and trauma during deployment.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Violence-amongst-Army-personnel-on-return-from-combat.aspxMental health 2.0http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Mental-health-20.aspx
The internet and new media could play a vital role in the delivery of mental health care, according to a series of research papers published in the Journal of Mental Health.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Mental-health-20.aspxAir pollution app for Games visitorshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Air-pollution-app-for-Games-visitors.aspx
Games visitors and athletes will be able to access real-time information about air pollution levels thanks to an updated app and website.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Air-pollution-app-for-Games-visitors.aspxVitamins in pregnancy reviewhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Vitamins-in-pregnancy-review-.aspx
Vitamin supplementation is an important public health issue with potential significant impact on maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Vitamins-in-pregnancy-review-.aspxNursing workforce pressures put patient care at riskhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CAST-nursing-workforce.aspx
Study finds nurse workforce issues have a significant impact on patient care.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CAST-nursing-workforce.aspxKing's student discovers lost writings of Katherine Mansfieldhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Kings-student-discovers-lost-writings-of-Katherine-Mansfield.aspx
A PhD student at King's has uncovered four previously unseen stories by Katherine Mansfield, the prolific modernist writer.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Kings-student-discovers-lost-writings-of-Katherine-Mansfield.aspxKing's triumphs in matters of the hearthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Kings-triumphs-in-matters-of-the-heart.aspx
Dr Elisabeth Ehler, Research Leader in the Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics, has won the British Heart Foundation's national competition, 'Reflections of Research'.Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Kings-triumphs-in-matters-of-the-heart.aspxSpace race for budding scientistshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/SPACE-RACE-FOR-BUDDING-SCIENTISTS.aspx
NASA astronauts, Nobel Prize winning scientists and aerospace experts from King's College London teamed up last week for a special summer school enabling young scientists to learn how to design an experiment to be carried out in space.Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/SPACE-RACE-FOR-BUDDING-SCIENTISTS.aspxSalgado exhibition launchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/salgado-exhibition-launch.aspx
King's Brazil Institute last night celebrated the official launch of its first photography exhibition in the Inigo Rooms, Somerset House East Wing. The exhibition, featuring iconic works by the celebrated Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, is being co-hosted by the Arden Collection.Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/salgado-exhibition-launch.aspxTutu at African Leadership Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/TUTU-AT-AFRICAN-LEADERSHIP-CENTRE.aspx
The African Leadership Centre (ALC), part of the Global Institutes group at King's College London, recently held a debate in Nairobi on youth engagement in the political process in Africa. The debate was second in the King's Africa series, was addressed by King's alumnus Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/TUTU-AT-AFRICAN-LEADERSHIP-CENTRE.aspxParade of Starshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/previous-events-and-podcasts/parade/parade-of-stars1.aspx
The Institute of Psychiatry's Parade of Stars brings IoP academics together to share their ground breaking work. Meet our academics in this introductory video and recordings from the event.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/previous-events-and-podcasts/parade/parade-of-stars1.aspxGraduation and Fellowshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Graduation-and-Fellowships.aspx
Over 3,000 King's students will graduate this summer, with three ceremonies taking place at Southwark Cathedral in early July and six at the Barbican Centre in October. Around 2,600 students also graduated at ceremonies held in January.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Graduation-and-Fellowships.aspx'Sex-testing' regulations flawed and should be withdrawnhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Sex-testing-regulations-flawed-and-should-be-withdrawn-.aspx
Researchers at King's College London say 'sex-testing' policies introduced for athletes in time for the London Olympic Games this summer are significantly flawed and should be withdrawn.Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Sex-testing-regulations-flawed-and-should-be-withdrawn-.aspxCommon causes for ASD, schizophrenia and bipolarhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Common-causes-for-ASD,-schizophrenia-and-bipolar.aspx
New research suggests there may be common causes for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, however the biological reasons underlying this relationship are still unknown.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Common-causes-for-ASD,-schizophrenia-and-bipolar.aspxHiggs boson discovery at CERNhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Higgs-boson-discovery-at-CERN.aspx
John Ellis, Professor of Theoretical Physics at King's, has today joined his colleagues in CERN as they reveal compelling evidence that they have discovered a new particle consistent with the Higgs boson.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/07July/Higgs-boson-discovery-at-CERN.aspxUnderstanding multiple personality disorderhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/multiple-personality-disorder.aspx
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's brings us closer to understanding the mechanisms behind multiple personality disorder and finds evidence suggesting the condition is not linked to fantasy.Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/multiple-personality-disorder.aspxMen encouraged to take part in unique studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Dr-Veale-encourages-men-to-take-part-in-unique-study.aspx
On Channel 4 tonight, Dr David Veale from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's encouraged men across the UK to take part in some unique research being carried out by King's Health Partners.Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/July/Dr-Veale-encourages-men-to-take-part-in-unique-study.aspx£1.9m for research into visual hallucinationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/visual-hallucinations.aspx
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's have been awarded £1.9m by the National Institute for Health Research for research into visual hallucinations.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/visual-hallucinations.aspxDepartment of Political Economy awarded £720,000http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Department-of-Political-Economy-awarded-720,000.aspx
The Department of Political Economy has been awarded £720,000 for two projects by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)'s Rising Powers and Future Research Leaders programmes.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Department-of-Political-Economy-awarded-720,000.aspxBrazilian season at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Brazilian-season-at-Kings.aspx
King's Brazil Institute is set to be at the heart of a season of Brazilian cultural events this summer with an exhibition of works featuring the celebrated Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, co-hosted by the Arden Collection.Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Brazilian-season-at-Kings.aspxKing's and Sydney join forceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Kings-and-Sydney-join-forces.aspx
The Schools of Arts and Humanities and Social Science and Public Policy at King's have cemented an esteemed partnership with The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, enabling an unparalleled opportunity for international student exchange and joint program initiatives between the two institutions.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Kings-and-Sydney-join-forces.aspxDeforestation tracker Rio+20 launchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Deforestation-tracker-Rio20-launch.aspx
A team of researchers led by Dr Mark Mulligan from the Department of Geography from King's, in collaboration with colleagues in Colombia, the UK, USA and Switzerland, have developed the first ever system to monitor deforestation across the whole of Latin America in near real-time using satellite data.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/Deforestation-tracker-Rio20-launch.aspxHow mental health loses out in the NHShttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/How-mental-health-loses-out-in-the-NHS.aspx
A new report reveals the scandal of insufficient mental health treatment provision in Britain – and how little the NHS does about it. Mental illness is now nearly a half of all ill health suffered by people under 65 yet only 25% receive treatment.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/How-mental-health-loses-out-in-the-NHS.aspxThe Queen's birthday Honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/queens-birthday-honours.aspx
An impressive number of academics across King's College London and King's Health Partners have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/queens-birthday-honours.aspxLondon 2012 Festival Press Office at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/London-2012-Festival-Press-Office-at-Kings.aspx
The London 2012 Festival Press Office will be based at King's for the period of the Festival from 20 June to 9 September.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/06June/London-2012-Festival-Press-Office-at-Kings.aspxNature or nurture? It may depend on where you livehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Nature-or-nurture.aspx
The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture – our genetic make-up or our environment – may differ depending on where we live, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry at King's.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Nature-or-nurture.aspxService users at risk during hot weatherhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Service-users-at-risk-during-hot-weather.aspx
Researchers warn that mental health service users should be extra vigilant during heat waves as they are more susceptible to the negative effects of extreme temperatures.Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Service-users-at-risk-during-hot-weather.aspxKing's at Cheltenham Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Kings-brings-cutting-edge-science-to-Cheltenham.aspx
A host of experts from King's College London will take part in The Times Cheltenham Science Festival once again this year.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Kings-brings-cutting-edge-science-to-Cheltenham.aspxStudy shows dental implants may cause damagehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Dental-implants-may-cause-preventable-nerve-damage.aspx
Experts from King's College London have warned that cases of permanent nerve damage caused by dental implants could rise further if steps are not taken to address risks and prevent injury.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Dental-implants-may-cause-preventable-nerve-damage.aspxUSP Graduate School visithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/USP-Graduate-School-visit.aspx
A delegation of senior academics from University of São Paulo (USP) – one of King's international strategic partners – recently spent a week at King's hosted by the Graduate School, in order to share best practise on doctoral completion rates.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/USP-Graduate-School-visit.aspxPremature birth and mental healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Premature-birth-linked-to-increased-risk-of-mental-health-problems.aspx
New research by the Institute of Psychiatry King's College London and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden finds that premature birth constitutes a single, independent risk factor for a range of severe psychiatric disorders later on in life.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/Premature-birth-linked-to-increased-risk-of-mental-health-problems.aspxNew Head of Department & Director for IoP MRC SGDP Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/New-Head-of-Department-and-Director-for-the-IoPs-MRC-SGDP-Centre.aspx
The Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's College London is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francesca Happé as the new Head of Department and Director for the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/June/New-Head-of-Department-and-Director-for-the-IoPs-MRC-SGDP-Centre.aspxPioneering touchless technologyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Pioneering-touchless-technology-.aspx
Researchers and surgeons from King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are piloting 'touchless' technology in the operating theatre.Thu, 31 May 2012 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Pioneering-touchless-technology-.aspxLack of evidence about human traffickinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Lack-of-evidence-about-human-trafficking.aspx
A new study by researchers at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry finds there is little evidence available on the health of trafficked children and men or people trafficked for other forms of exploitation.Wed, 30 May 2012 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Lack-of-evidence-about-human-trafficking.aspxFirst Class Honours in Green League 2012http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/First-Class-Honours-in-Green-League-2012.aspx
King's has achieved a First Class Honours Award and has been ranked 45th in the People & Planet Green League 2012.Tue, 29 May 2012 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/First-Class-Honours-in-Green-League-2012.aspx£5million investment in synthetic biologyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/5million-investment-in-synthetic-biology.aspx
King's College London will share a grant of £5million to establish platform technology for the emerging field of synthetic biology, Universities and Science Minister David Willets has announced today.Thu, 24 May 2012 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/5million-investment-in-synthetic-biology.aspxGreg Dyke addresses BBC futurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Greg-Dyke-addresses-BBC-Future.aspx
Greg Dyke has said that the biggest challenge facing the BBC in the coming years is 'money, money, money', at a round table discussion on the future of the Corporation hosted by Patrick Wright, Professor of Literature and Visual & Material Culture, at King's.Thu, 24 May 2012 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Greg-Dyke-addresses-BBC-Future.aspxLevels of dementia underestimated in developing countrieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/1066-dementia.aspx
New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry at King's finds that conventional estimates of dementia incidence in middle-income countries have been too optimistic - levels might be much the same as in higher-income countries.Wed, 23 May 2012 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/1066-dementia.aspxOfficial launch of new WP initiativehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Official-launch-of-new-WP-initiative.aspx
On Tuesday 8 May King's College London celebrated the launch of its new widening participation initiative, K+. Building on the success of the Extended Medical Degree Programme, and drawing on guidance from the Hughes Report and from OFFA, the new K+ scheme focuses on building long-term relationships with those who have the potential to succeed at King's, but who may face barriers to doing so.Mon, 21 May 2012 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Official-launch-of-new-WP-initiative.aspxAsthma drug discoveryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Asthma-drug-discovery-.aspx
Researchers from King's College London have uncovered a new mechanism of action for a group of asthma drugs already on the market, which could enable more effective treatment for patients with a particular type of allergic asthma – between 30 to 50 per cent of sufferers.Mon, 21 May 2012 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Asthma-drug-discovery-.aspxNew Head of Department for Psychology at the IoPhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Prof-Richard-Brown-new-HoD-Psychology.aspx
The Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's College London is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Richard Brown as the new Head of Department for Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry.Fri, 18 May 2012 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Prof-Richard-Brown-new-HoD-Psychology.aspxKing's and CONICYT sign scholarship agreementhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Kings-and-BECAS-Chile-sign-scholarship-agreement.aspx
On Thursday 16 May, representatives from the Chilean scholarship provider CONICYT(The National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research) met with Professor Vaughan Robinson, Director of the Graduate School, and Mark Chan Poon, International Marketing Manager, for the official signing of a scholarship agreement between CONICYT and King's College London.Thu, 17 May 2012 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Kings-and-BECAS-Chile-sign-scholarship-agreement.aspxWorld-class imaging centre launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/World-class-imaging-centre-launched.aspx
Imanova, a new state-of-the-art imaging centre, was formally launched this week at a showcase event attended by Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science, and representatives from the founding organisations.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/World-class-imaging-centre-launched.aspxGeorge Benjamin's Note of Jubilationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/George-Benjamins-Note-of-Jubilation.aspx
George Benjamin, Professor of Composition at King's, performed Jubilation: the music of George Benjamin, a London 2012 Festival countdown event, at the Southbank Centre this weekend.Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/George-Benjamins-Note-of-Jubilation.aspxEffect of Psychiatric Medication on Brain Structurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Psychiatric-Medication-and-Brain-Structure.aspx
Research from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry provides new insight into the effect of antipsychotic medication and lithium on brain structure. The findings may hold clues to new treatment approaches.Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Psychiatric-Medication-and-Brain-Structure.aspxGirls face 'sexting' threat from peershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Sexting.aspx
A report commissioned by the NSPCC, conducted in collaboration with King's College London, reveals the level that 'sexting' has reached among teenagers, with schoolgirls facing increasing pressure to provide sexually explicit pictures of themselves, a threat that appears to come from friends and peers rather than strangers.Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Sexting.aspxBrain Cancer vaccine trialhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Brain-Cancer-Vaccine.aspx
A brain cancer trial that uses a patient's tumour to develop their own personalised vaccine is being piloted for the first time in the UK by King's College Hospital and King's College London.Mon, 14 May 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Brain-Cancer-Vaccine.aspxEuropean Roadmap for Mental Healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/European-Roadmap-for-Mental-Health.aspx
Experts from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's are playing a key role in developing a new mental health research strategy in Europe.Fri, 11 May 2012 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/European-Roadmap-for-Mental-Health.aspxTackling international air pollutionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Tackling-international-air-pollution.aspx
A panel led by Professor Martin Williams of the Environmental Research Group at King's has reached an international agreement to update the 'Gothenburg Protocol', setting more ambitious targets to reduce trans-boundary air pollution across the northern hemisphere.Thu, 10 May 2012 13:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/05May/Tackling-international-air-pollution.aspxCollective Spirit afloathttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Collective-Spirit-afloat-.aspx
A boat marking the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad has been launched today by Gregg Whelan, Creative Research Fellow at King's, and his project colleague, Gary Winters.Tue, 08 May 2012 12:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Collective-Spirit-afloat-.aspxPsychopathy linked to brain abnormalitieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/The-antisocial-brain.aspx
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's provides the strongest evidence to date that psychopathy is linked to specific structural abnormalities in the brain.Tue, 08 May 2012 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/The-antisocial-brain.aspxScientists in Sport strikes Gold at Podium Awardshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Scientists-in-Sport-strikes-Gold-at-Podium-Awards.aspx
King's College London is celebrating Olympic and Paralympic Games glory today after its Scientists in Sport programme triumphed at the first ever Podium Awards for London 2012 inspired projects.Fri, 04 May 2012 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Scientists-in-Sport-strikes-Gold-at-Podium-Awards.aspxKing's leads UK trial of retinal implanthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-leads-UK-trial-of-retinal-implant.aspx
Scientists at King's are pioneering a UK trial of a retinal implant for patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition that gets worse over time.Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-leads-UK-trial-of-retinal-implant.aspxReduction in mental health discriminationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Reduction-in-mental-health-discrimination.aspx
A new study led by the Institute of Psychiatry at King's shows improvements in behaviour towards people with mental health problems in England, during the first year of the national anti-stigma programme, Time to Change.Wed, 02 May 2012 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/May/Reduction-in-mental-health-discrimination.aspxCapturing the Craftsmanhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Capturing-the-Craftsman.aspx
Almost 70 years since World War II, a Masters student from the Department of Defence Studies has previewed her film which depicts a soldier heading into battle with the enemy, in an act that, 'undoubtedly saved considerable casualties and damage', according to his commendation for the Military Medal.Tue, 01 May 2012 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Capturing-the-Craftsman.aspxKing's supports...http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-supports-Universities-Week-2012.aspx
King's is supporting Universities Week 2012 – a national campaign which aims to increase public awareness of the wide and varied role of the UK's universities.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-supports-Universities-Week-2012.aspxThe case of Anders Breivikhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/The-case-of-Anders-Breivik.aspx
In a Comment in this week's edition of The Lancet, Professor Simon Wessely from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's takes a critical look at the case of Anders Breivik.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/The-case-of-Anders-Breivik.aspxBullied children three times more likely to self harmhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/Bullied-children.aspx
New research from King's finds that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self harm up by the age of 12.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/Bullied-children.aspxWork starts on new therapy to prevent Type 1 diabeteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Work-starts-on-new-therapy-to-prevent-Type-1-diabetes.aspx
Scientists have launched a project to develop a new therapy for Type 1 diabetes. It is hoped the therapy will control the autoimmune responses that underlie the inflammation that leads to diabetes and prevent it from developing.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Work-starts-on-new-therapy-to-prevent-Type-1-diabetes.aspx'Rogue DNA' plays key role in heart failurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Rogue-DNA-plays-key-role-in-heart-failure.aspx
DNA from the heart's own cells plays a role in heart failure by mistakenly activating the body's immune system.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Rogue-DNA-plays-key-role-in-heart-failure.aspxSeal of approval for Anti-Doping Labhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/London-2012-Anti-Doping-Laboratory-Receives-Seal-of-Approval.aspx
The London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today marked the successful accreditation of the London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/London-2012-Anti-Doping-Laboratory-Receives-Seal-of-Approval.aspxAgeing genes discoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Ageing-genes.aspx
Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, have identified a group of 'ageing' genes that are switched on and off by natural mechanisms called epigenetic factors, influencing the rate of healthy ageing and potential longevity.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Ageing-genes.aspxLandmark breast cancer studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Landmark-breast-cancer-study.aspx
A new study could revolutionise the way women with breast cancer will be diagnosed and treated in the future by reclassifying the disease into 10 completely new categories based on the tumour's genetic 'fingerprint'.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Landmark-breast-cancer-study.aspxTraditional Chinese medicine researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/New-association-for-good-practice-in-Chinese-medicine-research.aspx
King's scientists have officially launched the Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association today at a conference in Leiden, the Netherlands.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/New-association-for-good-practice-in-Chinese-medicine-research.aspxSinking the Titanic Mythhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Sinking-the-Titanic-Myth.aspx
On the centenary anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, a King's expert says people's knowledge of the notorious liner is based on cultural anecdotes rather than historical and scientific fact.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Sinking-the-Titanic-Myth.aspxChildhood intelligence linked to long-term sick leavehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/sick-leave.aspx
Individuals with better cognitive function in childhood are less likely to end up on long-term sick leave in adult life, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/sick-leave.aspxMumbai Summer Schoolhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Mumbai-Summer-School.aspx
King's College London has launched its first summer school outside the UK for students in the Mumbai region.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Mumbai-Summer-School.aspxOlympic Coach to join King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-College-London-appoint-Andy-Allford-as-Head-of-Sports--Active-Lifestyles.aspx
Andy Allford has been appointed as the College's Head of Sports & Active Lifestyles in the Department of Student Experience Support.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04April/Kings-College-London-appoint-Andy-Allford-as-Head-of-Sports--Active-Lifestyles.aspxIncreasing drug use in older adultshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/Drug-use-in-older-adults.aspx
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's shows that illicit drug use in people aged 50-64 has increased ten-fold in England since 1993.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/April/Drug-use-in-older-adults.aspxIoP Neuroscientists develop new 'Brain' Apphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Brain-app.aspx
A team of neuroscientists from the Institute of Psychiatry have developed a digital atlas of the human brain for iPad based on cutting edge neuro-imaging research from the IoP's NatBrainLab.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Brain-app.aspxPromising treatment for rare neurological disorderhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Batten-disease.aspx
New research suggests that a combination treatment of gene therapy and bone marrow transplants could be a promising treatment for infants with Batten disease, a rare but fatal neurological disorder.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Batten-disease.aspxStem cell study aids quest for MND therapieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Stem-cell-study-aids-quest-for-MND-therapies.aspx
A breakthrough using cutting-edge stem cell research could speed up the discovery of new treatments for motor neurone disease (MND).Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Stem-cell-study-aids-quest-for-MND-therapies.aspxMagna Carta set for 21st century treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Magna-Carta.aspx
Researchers at King's College London will collaborate in an examination of the 1215 Magna Carta, which will result in the first clause-by-clause commentary on its content in a hundred years.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Magna-Carta.aspxGene gives cells a 'safety belt' against genetic damagehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Gene-gives-cells-a-safety-belt-against-genetic-damage.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have identified a gene which offers cells a 'safety belt' against genetic damage by stopping them dividing at the wrong time.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Gene-gives-cells-a-safety-belt-against-genetic-damage.aspxNursing workforce issues studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CASTstudy.aspx
Results of the international RN4CAST study into links between nursing workforce issues and patient outcomes in 13 countries have been published in the British Medical Journal.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2012/RN4CASTstudy.aspxLife and legacy of Lister at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Life-and-legacy-of-Lister-at-Kings.aspx
A conference celebrating the life of pioneering surgeon, and King's Professor, Joseph Lister is taking place at King's this week.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Life-and-legacy-of-Lister-at-Kings.aspxFrom Maxwell to Higgs: the history of physicshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/From-Maxwell-to-Higgs-the-history-of-physics-.aspx
King's alumnus Peter Higgs, who first proposed the 'Higgs Boson' particle, joined forces last week with John Ellis, King's Clerk Maxwell Professor of Theoretical Physics, in a public lecture to celebrate the history of modern physics.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/From-Maxwell-to-Higgs-the-history-of-physics-.aspxKing's in widening participation initiativehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Kings-College-London-in-new-widening-participation-initiative.aspx
King's College London has been announced as a partner university in a new national scheme aimed at raising the aspirations of young people across England.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Kings-College-London-in-new-widening-participation-initiative.aspxUnprecedented collaboration in autism researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/EU-AIMS.aspx
King's is leading an international consortium of scientists in the largest ever academic-industry collaboration to find new methods for the development of drugs for autism spectrum disorder.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/EU-AIMS.aspxKing's annual Report publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspx
The new King's College London Report is published this week.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Kings-annual-Report-published.aspxReport highlights myth of Africa's urbanisationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Report-highlights-myth-of-Africas-urbanisation.aspx
The widely-held belief that Africa is urbanising faster than anywhere else in the world is a myth, according to research from the Department of Geography.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/Report-highlights-myth-of-Africas-urbanisation.aspxNew throat cancer gene uncoveredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/New-throat-cancer-gene-uncovered.aspx
Researchers at King's College London and Hiroshima University, Japan, have identified a specific gene linked to throat cancer following a genetic study of a family with 10 members who have developed the condition.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/New-throat-cancer-gene-uncovered.aspxDementia drugs can help many more sufferershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Dementia-drugs-can-help-more-patients-with-AD.aspx
Research has found that the dementia drug donepezil, widely used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease, also helps in moderate to severe patients, potentially opening up treatment for twice as many sufferers worldwide.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/March/Dementia-drugs-can-help-more-patients-with-AD.aspxPress ReleaseIndian foreign policy in the 21st centuryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/NonAlignment-20-Recommendations-for-Indian-foreign-policy-in-the-21st-century.aspx
A group of leading independent Indian academics and policy makers has published a landmark report this week on the future direction of Indian foreign policy as the nation stands at a crossroads in its development.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/NonAlignment-20-Recommendations-for-Indian-foreign-policy-in-the-21st-century.aspxFrançois Hollande on UK campaign trail at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/François-Hollande-on-UK-campaign-trial-at-Kings.aspx
François Hollande, the French Presidential candidate for the Socialist Party came to King's on Wednesday as part of his campaign visit to London. He addressed a packed Great Hall where supporters, students and a buzzing media pack heard his vision for the future of Europe during a day-long trip to the UK.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/03March/François-Hollande-on-UK-campaign-trial-at-Kings.aspxMortality of older people in developing countrieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/older-people-in-developing-countries.aspx
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry finds that stroke is the leading cause of death in people over 65 in developing countries, and that education helps protect against early mortality.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/older-people-in-developing-countries.aspxPress ReleaseDNA tags key to brain changes in mental disordershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Epigenetics.aspx
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry have found a link between molecular tags on our DNA and the weight of the cerebellum, a region of the human brain, providing clues to the causes of schizophrenia and autism.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Epigenetics.aspxKing's Health Partners proposes single organisationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Kings-Health-Partners-proposes-creation-of-single-academic-healthcare-organisation.aspx
King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is developing a business case for the creation of a new, single academic healthcare organisation which would provide both physical and mental healthcare.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Kings-Health-Partners-proposes-creation-of-single-academic-healthcare-organisation.aspxProving Turing's tiger stripe theoryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Scientists-prove-Turings-tiger-stripe-theory-.aspx
Researchers from King's College London have provided the first experimental evidence confirming a great British mathematician's theory of how biological patterns such as tiger stripes or leopard spots are formed.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Scientists-prove-Turings-tiger-stripe-theory-.aspxSMS reminders for psychiatric appointmentshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/SMS-reminders.aspx
SMS reminders could reduce the number of missed psychiatric appointments by 25-28%, representing a potential national yearly saving of over £150 million, according to research at the Institute of PsychiatryMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/SMS-reminders.aspxLau China Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Kings-China-Institute-to-become-world-leader-in-study-of-contemporary-China-after-transformational-gift-from-Hong-Kong-based-alumnus.aspx
King's College London has received a gift of £6 million from a Hong Kong based alumnus, the largest donation of its kind in the university's history, which will be invested in the King's China Institute.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Kings-China-Institute-to-become-world-leader-in-study-of-contemporary-China-after-transformational-gift-from-Hong-Kong-based-alumnus.aspxCBT effective in treating menopause symptomshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/CBT-menopause.aspx
Two new studies show that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a safe and effective treatment for women experiencing symptoms of the menopause, suggesting CBT could be an alternative to hormone replacement therapy.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/CBT-menopause.aspxPress ReleaseSri Lanka diabetes warninghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Sri-Lanka-Diabetes-Warning.aspx
Scientists at King's College London and the National Diabetes Centre (Sri Lanka) have found evidence of a high number of risk factors for type 2 diabetes among the young urban population in Sri Lanka.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Sri-Lanka-Diabetes-Warning.aspxPrincipal appointed to Commission of Future of HEhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Principal-appointed-to-Commission-of-Future-of-HE.aspx
Professor Sir Rick Trainor, Principal of King's College London, has been appointed to the Commission on the Future of Higher Education in England, which will address how the sector can respond to the challenges it will face over the next 20 years.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Principal-appointed-to-Commission-of-Future-of-HE.aspxMapping the Medieval Countrysidehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Mapping-the-Medieval-Countryside.aspx
A new project at the Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London which will allow researchers to explore the lands of medieval England as never before has received over half a million pounds of funding.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Mapping-the-Medieval-Countryside.aspxUNC-King's Alliance launches partnership websitehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/UNC-Kings-alliance-launches-partnership-website.aspx
King's and University of North Carolina, strategic partners since 2005, have announced the launch of a joint online gateway dedicated to highlighting the breadth and depth of the strategic partnership.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/UNC-Kings-alliance-launches-partnership-website.aspxEntertainment and the mental well-being of troopshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/BBF-Report.aspx
A new report examining the impact of entertainment on the well-being of UK Armed Forces, finds that it plays an important role in sustaining morale, and hence may help protect service personnel against psychological disorders.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/BBF-Report.aspxPress ReleaseMild cognitive impairment in L. America, China and Indiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Mild-cognitive-impairment.aspx
One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in low and middle income countries finds that MCI does not depend on socio-demographic factors, and is associated with disability and neuropsychiatric symptoms.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Mild-cognitive-impairment.aspxPress ReleaseZinc path key to cancer treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Zinc-control-could-be-path-to-breast-cancer-treatment.aspx
New research by King's College London and Cardiff University has identified the switch which releases zinc into cells, which could be key to improving treatment for some types of aggressive breast cancer.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Zinc-control-could-be-path-to-breast-cancer-treatment.aspxCharles Dickens: a writing lifetimehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Dickens-online-after-200-years.aspx
First editions by Charles Dickens and other early and rarely seen materials associated with the author will be showcased at a new e-exhibition going online at King's this week, to coincide with the writer's bicentenary.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Dickens-online-after-200-years.aspxCelebrating the life of Listerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Celebrating-the-life-of-Lister.aspx
King's is hosting an exhibition marking the centenary of the death of the surgeon Joseph Lister, whose pioneering use of antiseptic surgery makes him one of our most celebrated medical scientists.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Celebrating-the-life-of-Lister.aspx£4m boost for asthma researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/4m-boost-for-MRC-Asthma-UK-Centre-.aspx
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have co-funded a groundbreaking programme of asthma research at the MRC-Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma at King's.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/4m-boost-for-MRC-Asthma-UK-Centre-.aspx'Goldilocks' gene could influence TB treatmenthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Goldilocks-gene-could-determine-best-treatment-for-TB-patients.aspx
Tuberculosis patients may receive treatments in the future according to what version they have of a single 'Goldilocks' gene, says an international research team from King's College London, Oxford University, Vietnam and the USA.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02Feb/Goldilocks-gene-could-determine-best-treatment-for-TB-patients.aspxPatients' brains may adapt to ADHD medicationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Brains-and-ADHD-medication.aspx
Research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why ADHD medication is more effective short-term than it is long-term.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/feb/Brains-and-ADHD-medication.aspxWar Studies celebrates 50 yearshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/War-Studies-celebrates-50-years.aspx
The Department of War Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event on Friday 29th September - 'War Studies: a Department and a Discipline, Past, Present and Future.'Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/War-Studies-celebrates-50-years.aspxOpioid treatment gets Government go-aheadhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Supervised-IOT.aspx
Research at National Addiction Centre at King's has played a central role in the Department of Health's (DH) recent declaration to commission Phase 2 of the supervised Injectable Opioid Treatment programme.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Supervised-IOT.aspxKing's India Institute launchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Kings-India-Institute-launch.aspx
King's College London held the official inauguration ceremony yesterday for its new India Institute, which is aiming to become the leading international centre for the study of contemporary India.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Kings-India-Institute-launch.aspxLong-term effect of war on healthcare costshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/healthcare-costs-post-conflict.aspx
New research finds that exposure to war and its effect on mental health are linked to a substantial increase in health care costs which remain high years after the conflict, especially for those who remain in the conflict zone rather than migrated.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/healthcare-costs-post-conflict.aspxCentre for e-Research joins Digital Humanitieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Centre-for-e-Research-joins-Digital-Humanities.aspx
The Department of Digital Humanities at King's, Britain's first such academic department, will join with the Centre for e-Research (CeRch) to create one of Britain's largest academic units specialising in digital studies.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Centre-for-e-Research-joins-Digital-Humanities.aspxLondon 2012 unveils Anti-Doping Laboratoryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/London-2012-unveil-Anti-Doping-Laboratory.aspx
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today unveiled the WADA accredited anti-doping laboratory which will operate during the London 2012 Games.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/London-2012-unveil-Anti-Doping-Laboratory.aspxDying at home is on the risehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Dying-at-home-is-on-the-rise-.aspx
According to a new study from researchers at the Cicely Saunders Institute at King's, an increasing number of people in the UK are dying at home.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Dying-at-home-is-on-the-rise-.aspxOxidants help maintain healthy blood pressurehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Study-shows-oxidants-help-maintain-healthy-blood-pressure.aspx
A new scientific study led by researchers at King's College London has shown that oxidants have a positive function in the body in helping to regulate blood pressure.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Study-shows-oxidants-help-maintain-healthy-blood-pressure.aspxNew light shed on 'killer cells' and diabetes linkhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Scientists-shed-new-light-on-link-between-killer-cells-and-diabetes.aspx
Killer T-cells in the human body which help protect us from disease can inadvertently destroy cells that produce insulin, new research by scientists at King's College London has uncovered.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Scientists-shed-new-light-on-link-between-killer-cells-and-diabetes.aspxStudy urges targeting of pollution sourceshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Study-urges-smart-targeting-of-pollution-sources-to-save-lives-and-climate.aspx
A new study by an international team of researchers, including scientists from King's, shows that implementing 14 key air pollution control measures could slow the pace of global warming, save millions of lives and boost agricultural production.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Study-urges-smart-targeting-of-pollution-sources-to-save-lives-and-climate.aspxResearchers identify facial expression for anxietyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/facial-expression-for-anxiety.aspx
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's have, for the first time, identified the facial expression of anxiety. The facial expression for the emotion of anxiety comprises an environmental scanning look that appears to aid risk assessment.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/facial-expression-for-anxiety.aspxProfessor of Palaeography and Manuscript Studies appointedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Professor-Palaeography-Manuscript-Studies.aspx
King's College London has appointed Julia Crick as Professor of Palaeography and Manuscript Studies in the School of Arts & Humanities.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Professor-Palaeography-Manuscript-Studies.aspxScience career 'not for me' say many 10 year oldshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Science-career-not-for-me-say-majority-of-10-year-olds.aspx
Children as young as ten already see a career in science as 'not for me'. Despite the majority of children enjoying the subject at school and viewing scientists positively, fewer than 17% are interested in pursuing a career in science, according to research from King's College London, published today.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Science-career-not-for-me-say-majority-of-10-year-olds.aspxAlzheimer drug ineffective in Down's syndrome patientshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Drug-ineffective-in-fight-against-Alzheimers-in-Downs-syndrome-patients.aspx
Memantine, a drug used to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease, is ineffective for people with Down's syndrome aged 40 and over, according to a study led by researchers at King's and published in The Lancet.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Drug-ineffective-in-fight-against-Alzheimers-in-Downs-syndrome-patients.aspxBrain response to cannabishttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Brain-response-to-THC.aspx
Brain imaging studies have allowed scientists to differentiate the effect on the brain of specific chemicals found in cannabis, providing the first experimental evidence of the effect cannabis has on the importance people attach to things they perceive.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Brain-response-to-THC.aspxPress ReleaseLegal aid reforms to save less than predictedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/legal-aid.aspx
The Government will save less than half of the £270 million it predicts through the proposed reforms to legal aid, and planned cuts will actually result in additional costs for the taxpayer by shifting the burden on to other areas of the public purse, according to a report published by King's College London.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/legal-aid.aspxCell can trigger skin cancer caused by toxinshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Immune-cell-can-trigger-skin-cancer-caused-by-toxins.aspx
Researchers based jointly at King's College London and the Cancer Research UK London Research Institute, have found that a type of immune cell, called a Langerhans cell, can facilitate development of skin cancer caused by exposure to harmful synthetic toxins in the environment.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Immune-cell-can-trigger-skin-cancer-caused-by-toxins.aspxDrug policies: some effective, some weak, many ill-consideredhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Drug-policies.aspx
Decisions on drug policy are too rarely informed by scientific evidence of their effectiveness, according to research led by Professor John Strang, Director of the National Addiction Centre at King's College London published in The Lancet.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/jan/Drug-policies.aspxPress ReleaseNew Year's Honours 2012http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/New-Years-Honours-2012.aspx
King's staff, including Professor Dinesh Bhugra from the Institute of Psychiatry, and alumni have featured in the 2012 New Year's Honours list.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/New-Years-Honours-2012.aspxPolice graduate from radicalisation projecthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Radicalisation-Project-Graduation.aspx
Police Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) Specialist Operations team have successfully completed a Masters level course at King's.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/Radicalisation-Project-Graduation.aspxDepartment of Social Science, Health & Medicine launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/New-Department-of-Social-Science-Health--Medicine-launched.aspx
A new Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine at King's College London is officially launched today with the arrival of the incoming Head of Department, Nikolas Rose, Professor of Sociology.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/01Jan/New-Department-of-Social-Science-Health--Medicine-launched.aspxPenicillin studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Penicillindosesforchildrenshouldbereviewed,sayexperts.aspx
A team of scientists and clinicians, led by researchers at King's College London and St George's, University of London, are calling for a review of penicillin dosing guidelines for children, that have remained unchanged for nearly 50 years.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Penicillindosesforchildrenshouldbereviewed,sayexperts.aspxPatient-practitioner partnerships not yet realistichttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Patient-practitioner-partnerships-not-yet-realistic.aspx
Much more work must be done to reduce the gap between the policy ideal and the practical reality of shared decision-making between patients and clinicians, according to new research from King's College London.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Patient-practitioner-partnerships-not-yet-realistic.aspxAge a barrier for breaking into the Barhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Age-barrier-for-breaking-into-Bar.aspx
People aged 30 or over who choose to re-train as barristers are at a significant disadvantage to younger applicants, according to new research from King's College London.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Age-barrier-for-breaking-into-Bar.aspxScientists discover important cancer defence switchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Scientists-discover-important-cancer-defence-switch.aspx
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at King's College London have captured the first live images of a key molecular switch in the body's natural defence system against tumour cells.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Scientists-discover-important-cancer-defence-switch.aspxNew approach needed for nursing flu vaccination campaignshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/flucampaigns.aspx
Flu vaccination campaigns aimed at nurses should be reviewed to address common misconceptions according to new research findings from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/newsevents/news/2011/flucampaigns.aspxStem cell research milestonehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Stem-cell-research-UK-reaches-significant-milestone.aspx
Stem cell scientists at King's College London today announced that they have submitted to the UK Stem Cell Bank (UKSCB) their first clinical grade human embryonic stem (hES) cell lines that are free from animal-derived products, known as 'xeno-free' stem cells.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Stem-cell-research-UK-reaches-significant-milestone.aspxDeborah Bull joins King's College Londonhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Kings-College-London-appoints-Deborah-Bull-Executive-Director-Kings-Cultural-Institute.aspx
King's College London is pleased to announce that Deborah Bull will join King's in March 2012.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/12December/Kings-College-London-appoints-Deborah-Bull-Executive-Director-Kings-Cultural-Institute.aspxCancer protection same as allergieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Cellsuseallergicresponsetoprotectagainstcancercausingdamage.aspx
Scientists at King's have found that the body's surveillance for cancer causing damage and its response to allergies share a common pathway, according to research published in the journal, Science.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Cellsuseallergicresponsetoprotectagainstcancercausingdamage.aspxFameLab at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/FameLabatKings.aspx
Lucy Thorne, a final year PhD student in Virology at Imperial College London has won the London Heat of FameLab UK 2012, a national competition to find new voices of science communication.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/FameLabatKings.aspxGroundbreaking for research institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Groundbreaking-research-institute.aspx
King's College London on Monday broke ground on an innovative facility that will accelerate neuroscience research, with a goal to fast-track the development of treatments for people suffering from disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and epilepsy.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Groundbreaking-research-institute.aspxHealth and Safety rules will be overhauledhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Health-and-Safety-rules-will-be-overhauled.aspx
Ragnar Löfstedt, Professor of Risk Management at King's College London, has recommended a suite of health and safety regulations be axed to reduce the red tape of legislation and ease the burden on business, in a review for Government published today.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Health-and-Safety-rules-will-be-overhauled.aspxWidening participation in Dentistryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Kings-launches-new-widening-participation-programme-Dentistry.aspx
King's College London has launched its 'Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme', a widening participation initiative which aims to give talented students from any background the opportunity to embark on a career in dentistry.Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Kings-launches-new-widening-participation-programme-Dentistry.aspxLandmark birthplace studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Landmark-birthplace-study.aspx
The Birthplace in England study has shown the important differences between birth settings in benefits and risks for the mother and babyFri, 25 Nov 2011 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Landmark-birthplace-study.aspxIndia Institute Avantha Chairhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/IndiaInstituteAvanthaChair.aspx
King's has received a £3.5 million gift from the Indian Avantha Group to endow a Chair that accompanies the Directorship of the India Institute.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/IndiaInstituteAvanthaChair.aspxSecrets of paracetamol unlockedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/First-study-reveal-paracetamol-works-could-lead-less-harmful-pain-relief-medicines.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have discovered how one of the most common household painkillers works, which could pave the way for less harmful pain relief medications to be developed in the future.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/First-study-reveal-paracetamol-works-could-lead-less-harmful-pain-relief-medicines.aspxEnough water to double food productionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/The-world-has-enough-water-to-double-food-production.aspx
There is enough water in the major basins of the world to double their food production in the next decades, scientists have found.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/The-world-has-enough-water-to-double-food-production.aspxEmbryo development discoveryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Newdiscoveryinembryodevelopment.aspx
Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism they have termed 'developmental stalling', that might explain how errors in the development of human embryos are naturally corrected to prevent birth defects.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Newdiscoveryinembryodevelopment.aspxKing's Russia Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/KingsRussiaInstitute.aspx
King's College London is set to open a Russia Institute in 2013, which will aim to become the leading international centre for the study of contemporary Russia.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:37:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/KingsRussiaInstitute.aspxSelf-harm studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Studyfinds1in12teenagersself-harmbutmoststopbytheirtwenties.aspx
Despite self-harm being one of the strongest predictors of completed suicide, 90% of young people who self-harm as adolescents cease self-harming once they reach young adulthood.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Studyfinds1in12teenagersself-harmbutmoststopbytheirtwenties.aspxNew screening method developedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Newscreeningmethodtodetectarangeofconditions.aspx
Scientists have developed a rapid method that can be used to simultaneously screen patients for a range of genetic and acquired clinical conditions from a single dried blood spot.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Newscreeningmethodtodetectarangeofconditions.aspxGlobal Institutes debatehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/GlobalInstitutesdebate.aspx
The first joint event between the three Global Institutes at King's – a debate entitled 'Who wants to be the next superpower?' was held in the Safra lecture theatre last night.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:13:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/GlobalInstitutesdebate.aspxNobel Laureate opens international cancer conferencehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Nobel-Laureate-opens-international-cancer-conference-at-Kings.aspx
Nobel Laureate Sir Tim Hunt opened the first ever international meeting on bacterial infection as a cause of cancer, held at King's College London recently.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Nobel-Laureate-opens-international-cancer-conference-at-Kings.aspxScans to predict result of psychotic episodeshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Scientists-make-progress-towards-using-brain-scans-predict-psychotic-episodes.aspx
Computer analysis of brain scans could help predict how severe the future illness course of a patient with psychosis will be, according to research led by Dr Paola Dazzan at the Institute of Psychiatry.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/11November/Scientists-make-progress-towards-using-brain-scans-predict-psychotic-episodes.aspxHonorary doctorates 2011http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Honorary-doctorates-2011.aspx
King's College London's Honorary Degree Ceremony was held on 3 November 2011 in the Chapel at the Strand Campus.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Honorary-doctorates-2011.aspxResearchers in 'most powerful genetic studies of psychosis to date'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/IoP-researchers-collaborate-in-most-powerful-genetic-studies-of-psychosis-to-date.aspx
Two genome wide studies involving more than 50,000 participants have identified new genetic risk factors for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/IoP-researchers-collaborate-in-most-powerful-genetic-studies-of-psychosis-to-date.aspxUS alumni eventshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/US-alumni-events.aspx
Sir Deryck Maughan, distinguished alumnus and principal benefactor of the College's Maughan Library, took to the podium at the Yale Club in New York this past Tuesday as part of the America|What Next? series of alumni events across the East Coast of America.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/US-alumni-events.aspxCreating impact through cultural collaborationshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Creating-impact-through-cultural-collaborations.aspx
King's has hosted a meeting of minds with some of its key cultural partners to develop new ideas for how the sector can work with the academic community.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Creating-impact-through-cultural-collaborations.aspxNobel Prize scientist opens lecture Serieshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Nobel-Prize-winning-scientist-opens-International-Lecture-Series.aspx
Professor Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, Director of the Genetic Department at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology at Tubingen, launched the King's International Lecture series this week.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Nobel-Prize-winning-scientist-opens-International-Lecture-Series.aspx'Sensitivity gene' predicts CBT benefit for childrenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Sensitivity-gene-predicts-whether-anxious-children-will-benef-it-from-CBT.aspx
Research has shown that a genetic marker, called Serotonin Transporter Promoter Polymorphism (5HTPP), can be used to predict whether a child suffering from anxiety disorder will benefit from cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Sensitivity-gene-predicts-whether-anxious-children-will-benef-it-from-CBT.aspxTutu's 80th honourshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-honours-Tutus-80th.aspx
King's College London has honoured one of its best-known alumni and fellows, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, with a reception and dinner to celebrate his 80th birthday.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-honours-Tutus-80th.aspxHigher education partnership launchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Higher-education-partnership-launch.aspx
A new partnership to mark the shifting trends in international higher education has been launched this week at King's.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Higher-education-partnership-launch.aspxSenator Mitchell honorary degreehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Senator-George-Mitchel-lreceives-honorary-degree.aspx
Senator George Mitchell, former US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, received an honorary doctorate from King's at a reception yesterday in the Great Hall.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Senator-George-Mitchel-lreceives-honorary-degree.aspx21st century database of traditional Chinese medicine releasedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/21st-century-database-of-traditional-Chinese-medicine-released.aspx
A comprehensive database developed by King's College London researchers that features the chemical components found in traditional Chinese medicines has been released to market this month, allowing researchers to explore age-old remedies in the search for tomorrow's new drugs.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/21st-century-database-of-traditional-Chinese-medicine-released.aspxDefence Studies contract renewalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/NewMODcontract.aspx
King's has successfully secured a 10-year contract extension worth more than £50 million to educate Armed Forces personnel at the Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) in Shrivenham.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/NewMODcontract.aspxKing's at the London Science Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-London-Science-Festival.aspx
King's is hosting a range of events this month as part of the first ever London Science Festival, including a discussion on DNA research, a debate on the future of drugs and a talk on how to treat a heart attack.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-London-Science-Festival.aspxKing's joins scientific powerhousehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-joins-scientific-powerhouse.aspx
King's College London and Imperial College London have now formally joined the partnership behind The Francis Crick Institute.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Kings-joins-scientific-powerhouse.aspxRio Branco Chair at Brazil Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Rio-Branco-Chair-at-Brazil-Institute.aspx
Principal Professor Rick Trainor signed an agreement yesterday at the Brazilian Embassy, creating the Rio Branco Chair, a prestigious international position at the College.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Rio-Branco-Chair-at-Brazil-Institute.aspxStudy shows acidic food and drink can damage teethhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Study-shows-acidic-food-and-drink-can-damage-teeth.aspx
Eating fruit such as apples could be up to four times more damaging to teeth than carbonated drinks, according to a new study led by Professor David Bartlett at the King's Dental Institute.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Study-shows-acidic-food-and-drink-can-damage-teeth.aspxCyber war might never happenhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Cyber-war-might-never-happen.aspx
Cyber war, long considered by many experts within the defence establishment to be a significant threat, if not an ongoing one, may never take place according to Dr Thomas Rid of King's College London.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Cyber-war-might-never-happen.aspxLord Crisp chairs Global Health Boardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Lord-Crisp-leads-Kings-Health-Partners-Global-Health-initiative.aspx
Lord Nigel Crisp, former NHS Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary to the Department of Health is to lead a Centre at King's College London, part of King's Health Partners, that aims to improve the health of people in lower and middle income countries around the world.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Lord-Crisp-leads-Kings-Health-Partners-Global-Health-initiative.aspxLess than minimum wage for some care workershttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Nearly-ten-per-cent-care-workers-paid-less-than-minimum-wage.aspx
The number of social care workers being paid less than the minimum wage is five times higher than previously believed, according to research from King's College London.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Nearly-ten-per-cent-care-workers-paid-less-than-minimum-wage.aspxTwo new ways to know your airhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Two-new-ways-to-know-your-air.aspx
The Environmental Research Group (ERG) at King's has launched two new free applications to help people to know their air: a new Android version of the popular LondonAir iPhone app; and LondonAir for Chrome, a neat browser extension, which condenses the entire air quality information for London into a few easy to navigate tabs.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/10October/Two-new-ways-to-know-your-air.aspxA touch of gold makes glass more see throughhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/A-touch-of-gold-makes-glass-more-see-through.aspx
Physicists at King's have discovered a means of making glass more transparent - by coating it in a thin layer of gold.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/A-touch-of-gold-makes-glass-more-see-through.aspxCancer: a global challengehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Cancer-a-global-challenge.aspx
Cancer experts from around the world, led by Professor Richard Sullivan at King's College London, have advised that 'a radical shift in cancer policy is required', as a report on the affordability of cancer care in high income countries is published today.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Cancer-a-global-challenge.aspxVitamin D Deficiency Linked with Severe Asthmahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Vitamin-D-Deficiency-Linked-with-Severe-Asthma.aspx
Children with severe therapy-resistant asthma (STRA) may have poorer lung function and worse symptoms compared to children with moderate asthma, due to lower levels of vitamin D in their blood, according to a study by researchers at King's College London.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Vitamin-D-Deficiency-Linked-with-Severe-Asthma.aspx2011 King's Awards celebratedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/2011-Kings-Awards-celebrated.aspx
For the fifth year, members of the College community gathered to celebrate the achievements of staff, students and alumni at the 2011 King's Awards.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/2011-Kings-Awards-celebrated.aspxNew Liberal Arts degreehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/New-Liberal-Arts-degree-launched.aspx
King's is launching a brand new Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, allowing students to study across a range of areas including history, geography, politics, languages, music and religion.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/New-Liberal-Arts-degree-launched.aspxAnti-doping expert warns cheating athleteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Anti-doping-expert-warns-cheating-athletes.aspx
Professor David Cowan, Director of the Drug Control Centre at King's College London, has warned athletes who take prohibited performance-enhancing substances that the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the 'riskiest yet.'Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:20:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Anti-doping-expert-warns-cheating-athletes.aspxPress ReleaseReport calls for early diagnosis and treatment of dementiahttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Report-calls-governments-increase-early-diagnosis-treatment-dementia.aspx
A new report by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry reveals that the majority of dementia sufferers worldwide go undiagnosed.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Report-calls-governments-increase-early-diagnosis-treatment-dementia.aspxWomen's Health Centre launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Chief-Medical-Officer-launches-Womens-Health-Academic-Centre.aspx
King's Health Partners has launched an ambitious new centre dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women in London, the UK and around the world.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Chief-Medical-Officer-launches-Womens-Health-Academic-Centre.aspxA sign of things to comehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/A-sign-of-things-to-come.aspx
To celebrate GSK's scientific contribution to the London 2012 Games, British Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Romero has unveiled the biggest 2012 logo on the side of GSK's headquarters in London.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/A-sign-of-things-to-come.aspxChemistry at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Kings-College-London-launche-sunique-Chemistry-degreeas-new-department.aspx
Reflecting its strength in life sciences, King's College London has introduced a new undergraduate degree to its portfolio – MSci Chemistry with Biomedicine – the only programme of its kind in the UK.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Kings-College-London-launche-sunique-Chemistry-degreeas-new-department.aspxPress ReleaseLeading role for CMCI in multi million pound projecthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Leading-role-CMCI-mult-million-pound-project.aspx
The Centre for Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI) at King's will play a major role in a £4 million project to build new partnerships and commercial opportunities between academia and the 'Creative Economy'.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:41:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/09September/Leading-role-CMCI-mult-million-pound-project.aspxPress ReleaseCoral could be used to create sunscreenshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Tropical-coral-create-novel-sun-screens-human-use-scientists.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have discovered how coral produces natural sunscreen compounds to protect itself from damaging UV rays, leading scientists to believe these compounds could form the basis of a new type of sunscreen for humans.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Tropical-coral-create-novel-sun-screens-human-use-scientists.aspxPress ReleaseKing's appoints new Dean to its Dental Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Kings-appoints-new-Dean-Dental-Institute.aspx
Dr Dianne Rekow, Senior Vice Provost of Engineering and Technology at New York University (NYU) and Provost of Polytechnic Institute of NYU, has been appointed as the next Dean of the Dental Institute at King's.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Kings-appoints-new-Dean-Dental-Institute.aspxPress ReleaseBreastfeeding and eczema researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Prolonged-breast-feeding-not-protect-against-eczema.aspx
A worldwide study led by King's researchers has found no clear evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or longer protects against childhood eczema.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Prolonged-breast-feeding-not-protect-against-eczema.aspxNew and improved air pollution websitehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/New-improved-air-pollution-website.aspx
The Environmental Research Group (ERG) at King's has updated its London Air Quality Network website, making information on air pollution more accessible to the public than ever before.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/New-improved-air-pollution-website.aspxPrincipal's Hong Kong visithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Principal-attends-Presidents-Summit-University-Hong-Kong.aspx
Principal Professor Rick Trainor attended a Presidents' Summit this week at University of Hong Kong (HKU), as part of the institution's centenary celebrations.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Principal-attends-Presidents-Summit-University-Hong-Kong.aspxGovernment invests in Biomedical Researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/112millionforbiomedicalresearch.aspx
The Department of Health announced today (18 August) that it will pledge over £112m of funding over the next five years to two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs), and a new Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at King's.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/112millionforbiomedicalresearch.aspxUnravelling the Mysteries of Medieval Gough Maphttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Unravelling-the-Mysteries-of-Medieval-Gough-Map.aspx
The secrets embedded in one of the earliest maps to show Britain in its geographically recognised form have been uncovered, as researchers launch the newly digitised Gough Map.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Unravelling-the-Mysteries-of-Medieval-Gough-Map.aspxChildhood maltreatment & depressionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Childhood-maltreatment-long-term-depression-risk-poor-response-treatment.aspx
People who have experienced maltreatment as children are twice as likely to develop both multiple and long-lasting depressive episodes as those without a history of childhood maltreatment, according to a new study.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Childhood-maltreatment-long-term-depression-risk-poor-response-treatment.aspxEating disorders and fertility researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Research-eating-disorders-fertility-reveals-mixed-picture.aspx
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are associated with fertility problems and negative attitudes to pregnancy, according to a study.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/08August/Research-eating-disorders-fertility-reveals-mixed-picture.aspxReport on the use of animals containing human material publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Report-use-animals-containing-human-material-published.aspx
A new report published today by the Academy of Medical Sciences examines the use of animals containing human material (ACHM) in biomedical research and calls for a national expert body to be set up to advise on this complex and sensitive area of research.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Report-use-animals-containing-human-material-published.aspxRosalind Franklin Award winnerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Professor-Francesca-Happé-awarded-Rosalind-Franklin-Award.aspx
Professor Francesca Happé at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's College London was yesterday awarded the 2011 Rosalind Franklin Award by the Royal Society. The award was granted in recognition of her scientific achievements, her suitability as a role model and her proposal to promote women in science.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Professor-Francesca-Happé-awarded-Rosalind-Franklin-Award.aspxGraduations and fellowshipshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Kings-celebrates-graduations-fellowships.aspx
Over 3,000 King's students have graduated this summer, with nine ceremonies taking place at the Barbican Centre and Southwark Cathedral. Around 2,500 students also graduated at ceremonies held in January.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Kings-celebrates-graduations-fellowships.aspxKing's hosts Bible exhibitionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Kings-hosts-Bible-exhibition.aspx
King's College London is holding an exhibition of historic printed Bibles to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Kings-hosts-Bible-exhibition.aspxUpdate on tuition fees and financial supporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Announcement-tuition-fees-financial-support.aspx
King's College London has now received formal approval of its Access Agreement from the Office of Fair Access (OFFA).Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Announcement-tuition-fees-financial-support.aspxSunburn study could lead to new pain reliefhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Discovery-why-sunburn-hurts-could-lead-new-pain-relief-drugs-inflammatory-conditions.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have found a molecule in the body which controls sensitivity to pain from UVB irradiation, identifying it as a new target for medicines to treat pain caused by other common inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Discovery-why-sunburn-hurts-could-lead-new-pain-relief-drugs-inflammatory-conditions.aspxMajor palliative care funding review publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Major-palliative-care-funding-review-published.aspx
A team from the Cicely Saunders Institute at King's College London, partnered with South West Public Health Observatory and Whole Systems Partnership, has made a major contribution to the Palliative Care Funding Review for England, published today (1 July).Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/07July/Major-palliative-care-funding-review-published.aspxBabies tune in to human voices even when asleephttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Babies-tune--human-voices-even-when-asleep.aspx
In a study published today in the journal Current Biology, researchers from Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) King's College London have found that babies as young as three months are able to tune in to the sound of our voices and perceive different emotions, even when they are asleep.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Babies-tune--human-voices-even-when-asleep.aspxNew IP initiativehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/KingslaunchesEasyAccesstoitsintellectualproperty.aspx
King's has launched a new portfolio of innovative technologies and intellectual property (IP) now available under 'Easy Access Intellectual Property (IP)', a bold initiative that sees valuable university IP released to companies for free, using quick and simple agreements.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/KingslaunchesEasyAccesstoitsintellectualproperty.aspxKing of the airwaveshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/King-of-the-airwaves.aspx
Dr Laurence Scott has been named as an academic media commentator and broadcaster of the future today. The part-time lecturer in Comparative Literature and English at King's caught the eye of the joint BBC Radio 3 and Arts and Humanities Research Council judging panel when he applied to the search for media experts.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/King-of-the-airwaves.aspxPartnership for diet and cardiovascular healthhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-Unilever-partnership-diet-cardiovascular-health.aspx
King's College London has been awarded a prestigious three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) worth nearly £250,000 jointly by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and Unilever to investigate the effects of plant-derived food supplements on cardiovascular health.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-Unilever-partnership-diet-cardiovascular-health.aspxViolence in pregnancy linked to behavioural problemshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Domestic-violence-pregnancy-linked-child-behavioural-problems.aspx
Domestic violence in pregnancy is linked to depression and childhood behavioural problems, suggests new research by scientists from the Health Services and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Domestic-violence-pregnancy-linked-child-behavioural-problems.aspxNew Air Quality Indexhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/EnvironmentalResearchGroupadvisesonNewAirQualityIndex.aspx
Recommendations for a new Air Quality Index have been published today by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP), in which King's plays a key role.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:32:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/EnvironmentalResearchGroupadvisesonNewAirQualityIndex.aspxPrincipal honoured for Leadership in HEhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Principal-honoured-Leadership-Higher-Education.aspx
Europe's leading organisation dedicated to educational fundraising, marketing and supporter development has honoured the Principal, Professor Sir Richard Trainor, for his leadership within the UK's Higher Education community.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Principal-honoured-Leadership-Higher-Education.aspxLatest cancer research unveiledhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Latest-cancer-research-unveiled.aspx
Two leading experts from the Division of Cancer Studies at King's presented their latest research into cancer survival this week at the National Cancer Intelligence Network conference in London.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Latest-cancer-research-unveiled.aspxKing's spin-out company launches new technologyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-spin-out-company-launches-new-technology.aspx
A new spin-out company created at King's College London, Centron Diagnostics Ltd, is launching its revolutionary new technology this week – a device that measures central blood pressure easily, speedily and non-invasively.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-spin-out-company-launches-new-technology.aspxKing's appoints stem cell expert to lead new Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-appoints-world-leading-stem-cell-expert-Centre.aspx
King's College London announced today that it is set to launch a Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine to be led by Professor Fiona Watt, former president of the International Society of Stem Cell Research.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:07:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-appoints-world-leading-stem-cell-expert-Centre.aspxKing's is supporting Universities Week 2011http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-supporting-Universities-Week-2011.aspx
King's College London is pleased to support Universities Week 2011 - a national campaign demonstrating the benefits of universities within UK society.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-supporting-Universities-Week-2011.aspxKing's Health Partners wins Technology Strategy Board Fundinghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-Health-Partners-wins-Technology-Strategy-Board-Funding.aspx
King's College London, part of King's Health Partners, in an IDBS-led collaborative partnership with Quantix and the University of Manchester have been awarded funding from the Technology Strategy Board worth £1.5m to the consortium.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-Health-Partners-wins-Technology-Strategy-Board-Funding.aspxKing's welcomes new Fulbright scholarshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-welcomes-new-Fulbright-scholars.aspx
King's will be welcoming two high profile researchers from the USA next year, as part of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship programme.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-welcomes-new-Fulbright-scholars.aspxSpeakers at Cheltenham Science Festivalhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-speakers-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspx
King's academics will be sharing their expertise at the The Times Cheltenham Science Festival again this year, on topics as diverse as shell shock, treatments for diabetes and what a biscuit can tell you about engineering.Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Kings-speakers-Cheltenham-Science-Festival.aspxHonorary fellowship for General Sir Rupert Smithhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/HonoraryfellowshipforGeneralSirRupertSmith.aspx
General Sir Rupert Smith received an Honorary Fellowship at the MA Graduation Ceremony held at the Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) in Shrivenham on Friday 27 May.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/HonoraryfellowshipforGeneralSirRupertSmith.aspxStem cell treatment to prevent leukaemia returning is a step closerhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Stem-cell-treatment-to-prevent-leukaemia-returning-step-closer.aspx
Cancer Research UK-funded researchers at King's College London have identified a way of eliminating leukaemic stem cells, which could in the future lead to new treatments that may enable complete remission for leukaemia patients.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/06June/Stem-cell-treatment-to-prevent-leukaemia-returning-step-closer.aspxPress ReleaseSchool of Nursing & Midwifery announces new Headhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/SchoolofNursingMidwiferyannouncesnewHeadofSchool.aspx
The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Helen McCutcheon as its new Head of School. Professor McCutcheon currently holds the position of Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of South Australia.Tue, 31 May 2011 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/SchoolofNursingMidwiferyannouncesnewHeadofSchool.aspxFrancis Crick Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/FrancisCrickInstitute.aspx
The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI), in which King's will be a partner, is to be re-named The Francis Crick Institute in honour of one of the UK's greatest scientists.Wed, 25 May 2011 08:38:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/FrancisCrickInstitute.aspxSerious mental illness shortens liveshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Seriousmentalillnessshortenslives.aspx
People suffering serious mental illness can expect to live up to 18 years less than the national average, according to the latest research from King's Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) for Mental Health.Thu, 19 May 2011 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Seriousmentalillnessshortenslives.aspxPress ReleaseCell therapy to prevent organ rejectionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Celltherapytopreventorganrejection.aspx
Researchers at King's College London have used cells found naturally in the body, to re-educate the immune system to prevent rejection of an organ transplant while remaining capable of fighting infections and cancer.Thu, 19 May 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Celltherapytopreventorganrejection.aspxPress ReleaseKing's wins Industry Interchange Awardhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/KingswinsIndustryInterchangeAward.aspx
King's College London has been awarded a prestigious Industry Interchange Award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to understand the interactions between genes and ingredients in food, and how they can affect human health.Thu, 19 May 2011 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/KingswinsIndustryInterchangeAward.aspxDefence Estate studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Studycallsfornewapproachestodefenceestate.aspx
The HERO Review by the Centre for Defence Studies, King's College London, for Morgan Sindall Group plc proposes more effective MoD partnering with local authorities and the private sector, new approaches to home ownership and separation of MOD operational and support responsibilities.Wed, 18 May 2011 17:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Studycallsfornewapproachestodefenceestate.aspxPress ReleaseNursing & Midwifery sing at Southbank Centrehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/SchoolofNursingMidwiferysingatSouthbankCentre.aspx
The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery at King's College London premiered a performance of 'A Nightingale Sang' at London's Southbank Centre on Friday 13 May.Tue, 17 May 2011 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/SchoolofNursingMidwiferysingatSouthbankCentre.aspx'Octopus' provides cancer breakthroughhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Octopusprovidescancerbreakthrough.aspx
Researchers at King's have achieved a breakthrough in understanding a biological process which causes many common cancers, including lung and breast cancer. The achievement opens up new possibilities for the development of improved cancer drugs.Tue, 17 May 2011 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Octopusprovidescancerbreakthrough.aspxScientists find genetic link to depressionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Scientistsfindgeneticlinktodepression.aspx
Research led by King's College London has discovered the first solid evidence that genetic variations on chromosome 3 may cause depression.Mon, 16 May 2011 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Scientistsfindgeneticlinktodepression.aspxPress ReleaseNew access partnership launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Newaccesspartnershiplaunched.aspx
King's College London has signed an agreement to work with the Harris Federation of South London Schools in a widening participation partnership.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Newaccesspartnershiplaunched.aspxReport highlights value of midwiveshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Reporthighlightsvalueofmidwives.aspx
In honour of International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on Thursday 5 May, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) released the report 'The Socio-economic Value of the Midwife,' which highlights the important role of midwives during pregnancy and childbirth.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Reporthighlightsvalueofmidwives.aspx'Master switch' gene for obesity and diabeteshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Masterswitchgeneforobesityanddiabetesdiscovered.aspx
A team of researchers, led by King's College London and the University of Oxford, have found that a gene linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels is in fact a 'master regulator' gene, which controls the behaviour of other genes found within fat in the body.Mon, 16 May 2011 14:06:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Masterswitchgeneforobesityanddiabetesdiscovered.aspxPress ReleaseMaxwell at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/MaxwellatKings.aspx
It is 150 years since the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell demonstrated the first colour photograph during a Royal Institution lecture on colour theory.Mon, 16 May 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/MaxwellatKings.aspxGenetic clue to common birth defects foundhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Geneticcluetocommonbirthdefectsfound.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have for the first time uncovered a gene responsible for Adams-Oliver Syndrome (AOS), a condition which can cause birth defects of the heart, limbs or blood vessels.Fri, 13 May 2011 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Geneticcluetocommonbirthdefectsfound.aspxPress ReleaseAfghanistan lecturehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/MajorGeneralJohnLorimerAfghanistanLecture.aspx
Major General John Lorimer, head of strategic communication at the Ministry of Defence, gave a lecture last night at King's on UK military operations in Afghanistan. The lecture was chaired by Dr John Gearson, Director of the Centre of Defence Studies.Wed, 11 May 2011 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/MajorGeneralJohnLorimerAfghanistanLecture.aspxRemote bomb detection sensorshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Bombdetection.aspx
Scientists at King's College London are embarking on a project to develop a network of state-of-the-art sensors capable of detecting hidden explosives.Wed, 11 May 2011 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Bombdetection.aspxPress ReleaseUK's biggest-ever study of lupus geneshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/UKsbiggest-everstudytosearchforgenesthatcauselupus.aspx
The UK's biggest-ever study to discover the genes that cause the incurable autoimmune disease, lupus, is set to considerably advance understanding of the disease and could result in a genetic test predicting who is most likely to develop the condition.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/UKsbiggest-everstudytosearchforgenesthatcauselupus.aspxFinger length clue to motor neuron diseasehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Fingerlengthcluetomotorneurondisease.aspx
People with the commonest form of motor neuron disease (MND) called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are more likely to have relatively long ring fingers, reveals research from the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Fingerlengthcluetomotorneurondisease.aspxProstate cancer treatment studyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Prostatecancertreatmentstudy.aspx
A study co-led by researchers at King's shows that the percentage of men who had a radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate and surrounding cancer cells) and survived for 15 years is higher than men who were only given treatment at signs of further progression of prostate cancer, an approach known as 'watchful waiting.'Fri, 06 May 2011 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Prostatecancertreatmentstudy.aspxTechnology to identify geneshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Newtechnologyinexclusivelicencedeal.aspx
King's researchers in the Division of Cancer Studies have developed new technology for the identification and validation of microRNA (miRNA) targets in research and clinical diagnostics, resulting in an exclusive licence agreement with Sigma Life Science announced today.Tue, 03 May 2011 17:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Newtechnologyinexclusivelicencedeal.aspxPress ReleaseTest for pre-eclampsia developedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Testforpre-eclampsiadeveloped.aspx
Scientists at King's have pioneered a new method of identifying early in pregnancy which healthy first-time mothers are at risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a potentially life threatening condition that complicates one in 20 first pregnancies.Tue, 03 May 2011 13:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/05May/Testforpre-eclampsiadeveloped.aspxPress ReleaseBahamas PM Visithttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/PrimeMinisteroftheBahamasvisitsKings.aspx
The Prime Minister of the Bahamas visited King's this morning to view the Caribbean exhibit at the Maughan Library. The Rt. Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham and Mrs Ingraham stopped by for a guided tour of the exhibit, and a brief tour of the other special library collections.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/PrimeMinisteroftheBahamasvisitsKings.aspxNew advance in asthma researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Newadvanceinasthmaresearch.aspx
A major breakthrough in creating effective new treatments for allergic asthma has been discovered by Asthma UK funded scientists at King's College London.Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Newadvanceinasthmaresearch.aspxPress ReleaseAnnouncement on tuition fees and student financial supporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Announcementontuitionfeesandstudentfinancialsupport.aspx
King's College London has submitted an Access Agreement to the Office of Fair Access (OFFA) in which it proposes to charge £9,000 tuition fees for all full-time UK/EU undergraduate students from September 2012.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Announcementontuitionfeesandstudentfinancialsupport.aspxSultan of Brunei Darussalam awarded honorary degreehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/SultanofBruneiawardedhonorarydegree.aspx
The Sultan of Brunei has been awarded an honorary degree from King's College London. Through the award of the degree at this ceremony, it is hoped that the existing links between King's College London and Brunei Darussalam will continue to grow and develop.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/SultanofBruneiawardedhonorarydegree.aspx'William' most popular medieval namehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Williammostpopularmedievalname.aspx
A study of personal names recorded in a major English medieval record source has revealed that 'William' was by far the most common name among the men listed in it. Beth Hartland, one of the Research Fellows on the AHRC-funded Henry III Fine Rolls Project at King's, has compiled lists of the personal names, both male and female, which occur in the Fine Rolls between the dates 1216-1242.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Williammostpopularmedievalname.aspxGenes that control 'ageing' steroid identifiedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Genesthatcontrolageingsteroididentified.aspx
Eight genes which control levels of the main steroid produced by the adrenal gland, believed to play a role in ageing and longevity, have been uncovered by an international consortium of scientists, co-led by King's College London.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Genesthatcontrolageingsteroididentified.aspxPress ReleaseKing's set to join scientific powerhousehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Kingssettojoinscientificpowerhouse.aspx
King's College London and Imperial College London are set to join the partners behind the world-leading medical research institute: the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI).Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Kingssettojoinscientificpowerhouse.aspxPress ReleaseX-rays shed new light on muscle regulationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/X-raysshednewlightonmuscleregulation.aspx
An international group of scientists has used a powerful new X-ray technique to observe for the first time at the molecular scale how muscle proteins change form and structure inside a contracting muscle cell.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/X-raysshednewlightonmuscleregulation.aspxJoint venture in world-class medical imaginghttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Jointventureinworld-classmedicalimaging.aspx
The UK research community will soon have access to world-class medical imaging facilities in London with the signing of an agreement today between an alliance of leading London-based universities, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Jointventureinworld-classmedicalimaging.aspxPress ReleaseReport on doctors facing GMC action publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/ReportondoctorsfacingGMCactionpublished.aspx
General Medical Council (GMC) decisions about doctors who qualify outside the UK are more likely to have far reaching consequences (high impact decisions), finds research led by King's College London, published in the British Medical Journal today.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/ReportondoctorsfacingGMCactionpublished.aspxPress ReleaseHRH the Duchess of Gloucester visits King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/HRHtheDuchessofGloucestervisitsKings.aspx
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester visited the MRC & Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma at King's today, to learn more about some of the latest cutting-edge research taking place at the Centre.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/HRHtheDuchessofGloucestervisitsKings.aspxStudy reveals how the eye is formedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Studyrevealshowtheeyeisformed.aspx
Scientists at King's College London have discovered specific cells responsible for ensuring that different parts of the eye come together during development, according to a paper published in Nature Communications.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Studyrevealshowtheeyeisformed.aspxScientists find gene linked to alcohol consumptionhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Scientistsfindgenelinkedtoalcoholconsumption.aspx
Scientists have identified a gene that appears to play a role in regulating how much alcohol people drink, in a study of over 47,000 people published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:29:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Scientistsfindgenelinkedtoalcoholconsumption.aspxPress ReleaseNew stem cell researchhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Newstemcellresearch.aspx
Scientists from King's College London have uncovered the first genetic evidence that shows cells found on the surface of blood vessels can act as stem cells to assist in both organ growth and tissue repair.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Newstemcellresearch.aspxScientists make skin repair discoveryhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Scientistsmakeskinrepairdiscovery.aspx
Researchers at King's College London and Osaka University in Japan have identified specific bone marrow cells that can transform into skin cells to repair damaged skin tissue, according to a study published today in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/Scientistsmakeskinrepairdiscovery.aspxPress ReleaseNew Digital Humanities Headhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/NewDigitalHumanitiesHead.aspx
A new Head has been announced for the world's largest department of Digital Humanities at King's College London. Professor Andrew Prescott, who will take up the appointment to the Chair of Digital Humanities in summer of 2011, is a former curator of manuscripts at the British Library.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/04Apr/NewDigitalHumanitiesHead.aspxLion's Den winners announcedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/LionsDenwinnersannounced.aspx
Ten King's staff and students were honoured for their big ideas and entrepreneurial spirit yesterday evening as they benefited from a total of £10,000 prize money and development funding at the 2010-11 King's College London Graduate Business Plan Competition finals.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/LionsDenwinnersannounced.aspxScientists in Sporthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ScientistsinSport.aspx
London 2012 partner GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and King's College London, a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory, launch a nationwide 'Scientists in Sport' schools outreach programme.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:19:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ScientistsinSport.aspxPress ReleasePalliative care survey published todayhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Palliativecaresurveypublishedtoday.aspx
A group of leading researchers and clinicians, led by Professor Irene Higginson OBE at King's College London, will today (Thursday) call for delivery of end-of-life care across Europe to be reviewed, and investment in research increased, in order to meet people's needs more effectively at the end of their lives.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Palliativecaresurveypublishedtoday.aspxPress ReleaseMinister opens experimental medicine hubhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Ministeropensexperimentalmedicinehub.aspx
Health Minister Lord Howe has today opened a new suite of facilities dedicated to experimental medicine at Guy's Hospital, in the heart of London.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:28:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Ministeropensexperimentalmedicinehub.aspxPress ReleaseUK Health & Safety Regulation Reviewhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/UKHealthSafetyRegulationReview.aspx
Professor Ragnar E. Löfstedt, Professor of Risk Management and the Director of King's Centre for Risk Management, Department of Geography, has been appointed to chair a government review of health and safety in the workplace.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:55:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/UKHealthSafetyRegulationReview.aspxArchbishop of Canterbury gives Orationhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ArchbishopofCanterburygivesCommemorationOration.aspx
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams delivered the King's College London Commemoration Oration last night (21 March) at the Great Hall, Strand Campus.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:16:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ArchbishopofCanterburygivesCommemorationOration.aspxNew IT platform to support personalised cancer carehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/NewITplatformtosupportpersonalisedcancercare.aspx
IDBS, a global provider of innovative data management, analytics and modeling solutions, will provide a unique, enterprise translational medicine platform for the Integrated Cancer Centre at King's Health Partners.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/NewITplatformtosupportpersonalisedcancercare.aspxNew clinical trial to treat skin disorder beginshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Newskindisorderclinicaltrialbegins.aspx
A Phase II trial to treat skin erosions in patients suffering from the severe genetic skin disorder, Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB), begins today, led by a team of scientists and clinicians at King's Health Partners.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Newskindisorderclinicaltrialbegins.aspx'Dripping with je ne sais quoi'http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Drippingwithjenesaisquoi.aspx
Justin Hayward-Young, King's alumnus and lead singer of hotly-tipped bandThe Vaccines talked exclusively to Comment and Roar before their recent gig at Tutu's.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:02:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Drippingwithjenesaisquoi.aspxArts & Humanities alumni concerthttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ArtsHumanitiesalumniconcert.aspx
In the magnificent Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music, Professor Jan Palmowski, Head of the School of Arts & Humanities, welcomed a big audience to the Arts & Humanities Alumni Concert 2011 on 26 February.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:04:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/ArtsHumanitiesalumniconcert.aspxUN report launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/UNreportlaunched.aspx
The second Creative Economy report of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is officially launched today (11 March) at King's College London by Edna Dos Santos-Duisenberg, Chief of the Creative Economy and Industries Programme at UNCTAD. Professor Andy C Pratt, Head of the Centre of Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's advised UNCTAD on the report. The report has re-shaped the landscape of government agencies discussing this sector, and provides an important touchstone for future debate.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/UNreportlaunched.aspxPress ReleaseStudent think tank launches at King'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/StudentthinktanklaunchesatKings.aspx
The King's College London Think Tank is the first student-led policy institute in London.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/StudentthinktanklaunchesatKings.aspxBattle of the Big Bandshttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/BattleoftheBigBands.aspx
The King's College London Jazz Society is hosting the prestigious University of London Battle of the Big Bands on 27 March.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/BattleoftheBigBands.aspxMPs and Peers visit Dental Institutehttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/MPsandPeersvisitDentalInstitute.aspx
For the first time a group of MPs and Peers from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for dentistry visited King's College London's Dental Institute today, to learn more about dental education in the UK and the importance of its links with clinical service provision and research, both dental and across healthcare.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/MPsandPeersvisitDentalInstitute.aspxPress ReleaseFunding to expand Intellectual Propertyhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/FundingtoexpandIntellectualProperty.aspx
King's College London and the Universities of Glasgow and Bristol have won funding from the Intellectual Property Office to pioneer easy access to their intellectual assets. The £80,000 award from the Intellectual Property Office will be used to fund a collaborative project to move the free Intellectual Property (IP) concept on to create a consortium of open-innovation universities.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:58:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/FundingtoexpandIntellectualProperty.aspxNew volunteering initiative launchedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Newvolunteeringinitiativelaunched.aspx
Students from King's will be involved in a pilot scheme as part of the new International Citizen Service (ICS) programme, launched today by Prime Minister David Cameron.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Newvolunteeringinitiativelaunched.aspxFast, accurate test for Alzheimer'shttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Fast,accuratetestforAlzheimers.aspx
Scientists at the National Institute for Health Research's (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health at the King's College London Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) are the first to use an advanced computer program to accurately detect the early signs of Alzheimer's disease from a routine clinical brain scan.Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Fast,accuratetestforAlzheimers.aspxPress ReleaseMaternity workforce review publishedhttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Maternityworkforcereviewpublished.aspx
Using midwives and other maternity staff more effectively is the key to improving maternity care in hospitals, according to findings of a review led by King's, commissioned by The King's Fund.Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2011/03March/Maternityworkforcereviewpublished.aspx